Natural duck sedative????

[Sierra67]

I have a duck, she has bumblefoot but she won’t let me treat it as she just kicks and flaps and flails around and freaks out. Is there any natural way that I can sedate/ calm her down in order to help her? I don’t have an avian vet anywhere near me either

 

[nuthatched]

Have you tried covering her head?

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Have you tried covering her head?

That is what I would do

 

[Sierra67]

Have you tried covering her head?

Yes she panics more and then starts panting and sounds like she’s hyperventilating

 

[Sierra67]

That is what I would do

I tried that a few times she just freaks out more

 

[KaleIAm]

I don't know of any natural sedatives, and I suspect if she is that upset you might need a prescription one anyway you get the effect you want.

Can you have someone else hold her for you? Gently, yet firmly, close her wings. Then keep your hand behind the joints that are kicking and she won't be able to move them. Also sometimes you can make the joint not move by making a fist enclosed over the joint. Other people have success by wrapping a towel around their ducks to keep their wings closed. Turn your duck into a burrito!