Red Fox in duck pen

[Jillove Farnell]

A red Fox got in my duck pen. This is my five week old Pekin . He has several puncture wounds. He is drinking water. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have him in the house

 

[mommiesrcool]

Keep the duck warm, inside the house. Wash the wounds, then dry the duck and apply Betadine (or something antiseptic). Infection from the puncture wounds is a risk. Is a vet visit for antibiotics an optionhttps://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/fox-attack-on-duck-help-needed.1135562/ i found a thread about a similar attack

 

[One Lucky Momma]

Poor baby!

I would clean the wounds as you would for yourself. Keep an eye out for infection - a duck person here might suggest prophylactic antibiotics? An infection for him might show up initially more as lethargy than anything else.

He’s drinking and standing - good signs! Eating? Making noise? Pooping? And he’s no doubt traumatized so keep him warm and snuggled and give him extra love .

And of course, fortify your pen. Good luck!

 

[CHlCKEN]

A red Fox got in my duck pen. This is my five week old Pekin . He has several puncture wounds. He is drinking water. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have him in the house View attachment 2354447View attachment 2354475View attachment 2354476

Poor baby have you taken a look at your run to see how you duck proof? Check the posts above to see how to treat this certain duck

 

[Stoney Meadow Maple]

We had a duck attacked and she survived. Vet brought piece of mind, and expertise, in her case she had a fractured leg, so ot was weeks of splint and bandage and keep dry. Ended up calling her box duck. But we got some good bonding time. Treat the duck, but deal with problem, myself I endeavor to keep predators out and keep them whittled down to a minimum. Thats not for everyone but keeping them out is all the more important. I like my fence i got from premier, elecronet for poultry. I went with 48”, get the kit, it is worth it.

 

[Jillove Farnell]

We had a duck attacked and she survived. Vet brought piece of mind, and expertise, in her case she had a fractured leg, so ot was weeks of splint and bandage and keep dry. Ended up calling her box duck. But we got some good bonding time. Treat the duck, but deal with problem, myself I endeavor to keep predators out and keep them whittled down to a minimum. Thats not for everyone but keeping them out is all the more important. I like my fence i got from premier, elecronet for poultry. I went with 48”, get the kit, it is worth it.

My husband is looking at this fencing now . Great idea Thanks

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Here is nothing as good as a secure run. My electric fence from Premier just keeps the ducks in place for the coyote to eat.

 

[Jillove Farnell]

Here is nothing as good as a secure run. My electric fence from Premier just keeps the ducks in place for the coyote to eat.

Oh no