The Duck Spa - how the heck do you soak your duck's feet without a fight?!?

[Firefightra]

I think those that have stayed on the water and gotten frozen feed must not of been muscovy. Mine always roost at night, so it's not as much of a concern to me. I actually never really thought about a duck doing that, because I only keep muscovy. Maybe we will try heated bowls. It does sound nice.

Yes, I didn't think of that. They weren't Muscovies and that makes complete sense.

 

[featherhead007]

Thank you all for clearing up some of my questions about ducks. Strange, beautiful creatures!

 

[featherhead007]

Muscovy have carnucles, some more than others based on breeding lines. It's normal.

Thanks, I won't worry so much...... They don't have cancer.

 

[Firefightra]

Most Muscovies do their molting in late fall. And Muscovies seem to be more prone to wet feather being tree dwellers they don't automatically have the amount of oils other ducks have anyway since they don't spend as much time in the water as other domestics. Get them cleaned up which your doing and give them some extra protein in the form of good quality dog or cat kibble and or dried meal worms this can help with feathers. Wet feather will most likely stick around till they go through full molt then they will be gorgeous.

So nice of you to rescue them sounds like they will now have a wonderful life.

Yes def use the neo till used up I bought some years ago when one of my hens had bumble foot [chicken] and really didn't see it did any better than the Epsom salt and clear iodine but I hope you do since it costs so much more now.

Pics when you can

I purchased some good quality cat kibble. One question - how much kibble do you feed them?

 

[featherhead007]

Thanks a lot forum! I awoke with muscovy ducks on my mind, and even now I'm still thinking about them.. I don;t even have ducks!

 

[Ladeda]

How

You can also use Epsom salts too. Place the Duck in a tote or floor washing pail..Don't allow the Birds to drink the solution or they get the poops..How bad is the Bumble foot?

long do u soak their feet in epsom salt?

 

[Miss Lydia]

As long as you can keep them in it. Most of the time 10 mins is about all mine will stand for. I use a gal bucket fill it with Epsom salt and warm water put both feet down into the bucket and sit behind them and hold onto them.