The Quack Shack

[rjohns39]

Betadine is good for cleaning a wound, but I'm generally opposed to mixing treatments. I would suggest continue the baths and triple antibiotic ointment. @Miss Lydia what are your thoughts on betadine?

 

[quackiemama]

Doing some Italian tonight.
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I did Italian last night too. Made chicken and eggplant parmesan and chocolate cream cheese truffles. Yours looks yummy!

 

[quackiemama]

Did you make the cut below the bill and above the crop. 4 inches deep and 6 long?

You are sooooooo bad!

 

[quackiemama]

Thanks Patti . Don't worry, If he mentions anything about his wonderful help, we can show him this. View attachment 1963458

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Alright, The one already starting closing.. he has started walking on it (His good leg) so would that be a good sign? The other one is still stiff, seems he can't feel it..? Can I use betadine with it? I read someone else used it but I wasn't sure if it was safe or not?

If you have clear iodine that is what I would use.
Epson salt soak. .let it dry, apply clear iodine (or regular iodine Or the betadine should also work it's just messy and stains. . making it harder to see what your looking at)
Hold your duck for a bit and let the iodine soak in and dry then either wrap the foot or do your best to keep it on clean bedding while it heals.
Antibiotic ointment is fine for packing the hole after you've pulled puss/core out. But for drawing out the bumble I would use iodine.

 

[Duck_life]

If you have clear iodine that is what I would use.
Epson salt soak. .let it dry, apply clear iodine (or regular iodine Or the betadine should also work it's just messy and stains. . making it harder to see what your looking at)
Hold your duck for a bit and let the iodine soak in and dry then either wrap the foot or do your best to keep it on clean bedding while it heals.
Antibiotic ointment is fine for packing the hole after you've pulled puss/core out. But for drawing out the bumble I would use iodine.

Thanks so much, I don't have Iodine, I could check but I doubt I do have any. How long should I soak him?

 

[shawluvsbirds]

*disclaimer
I have only treated very small bumbles that did not require a lot of work.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Thanks so much, I don't have Iodine, I could check but I doubt I do have any. How long should I soak him?

I would say about 15-20 minutes if possible.

 

[Duck_life]

I would say about 15-20 minutes if possible.

Sounds good. He's a bit fussy.. He likes biting me now, he finds it funny when I go "Stop" or "oww"

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Sounds good. He's a bit fussy.. He likes biting me now, he finds it funny when I go "Stop" or "oww"

I'm sure Ralphie has a suggestion to remedy that problem.