Runner Duck attached by hawk

[Jendowe]

My 6 month old runner duck was attacked by a hawk a few hours ago. He is wobbling a little when walking, not eating and seems disoriented. Their are a few tiny spots of blood but other than that I can’t find where it’s coming from. He is inside with me and hiding in the back of our dogs crate. There are no vets within a few hours of me that will see poultry. Any advice would be much appreciated. I am completely heartbroken. He’s the sweetest little thing.

 

[sourland]

He may be in shock. Keep him calm in a restricted area - the dog crate is great. Hawks do as much damage by impact as by their talons. Hopefully he was hit with a glancing blow. Time will tell the tale with that. Good luck.