Need help fast - duck attacked

[rootandbloom]

If she'll drink some soupy feed that would be good and add some poultry cell to it for some added help. One thing is when they are injured or sick they lose their appetite and the nutrients they need so much to help them recover so if she doesn't begin to eat the next day or 2 I'd seriously think about tube feeding her. It isn't that hard and can really help them gain back strength and health. It might take you a day or more to gather the things you will need to do this. I had to order online since there isn't any place around here that sells much of anything. But I had to learn the hard way it's better to have everything already than wait until you need it I lost a Runner becasue of it. Then when I had another that needed tube fed I was prepared.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tube-feeding-ducks-updated-5-7-2020.1211994/

Okay I watched the video, I can do that. But what do I call the syringe and tube? I'm looking on Tractor Supply and can't find it- not sure what other kinds of stores would carry?

 

[Jenbirdee]

tube feeding kit for animals

 

[my spoiled chickens]

i mean fair enough my brother was quite daring to try that cause if the wound was too big it would have failed

 

[rootandbloom]

Sounds like her brain was injured in the attack how deep is the wounds on her head?
With my Runner it was 6 days before she would eat on her own.

Today is day 6. The head wound is healing nicely and her neck control is improved to the point she can dip her head down to a bowl without assistance.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I tube fed a runner duck when she had a broken leg and she would not eat I had to do it for 3 weeks

That's a long time good for you, I only had to tube for 6 days before my Runner began to eat.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Great news!!

 

[rootandbloom]

I have colloidal silver. Should I do that topically and/or orally?