Think I Might Have to Cull

[WalkerH]

So I went to Pensacola for the weekend, leaving my ducklings and chickens under the care of my sister. About ten hours into the drive we got a call that one of the dogs attacked one of the ducks. Well already ten hours into the drive I figured my sister would be able to take care of the wound. I told her to rinse with saline solution and soak. It seems the wound is worse then first expected. I got home last night and found the wound was very deep. It is a deep cavity about an inch and a half deep, two inches long and half an inch wide. It was very black so I assume it is rotting. I don't know what to do at this point. The duck seems to be eating and drinking as normal and acts normal. I have her inside with the other duckling. I hate to kill her, but I don't want her to suffer. And I hate to say it but I am not looking for a 200 dollar vet bill at this moment, if I can even find an avian vet.

 

[GiddyMoon]

I have heard Vetericyn works wonders but it is $30 a bottle...honestly, I would rinse it a few times a day, maybe with a peroxide wash to eat that dead flesh and then pack it with raw honey. The good bacteria and enzymes in raw honey works wonders for flesh and wounds.

 

[tammye]

I would give the duck a chance to recover. you will know if she is giving up on life/in real pain. They seem to beable to recover from quite a bit, keep her safe, warm, feed, and clean and I bet she will be fine

 

[WalkerH]

I am. I brought her into my room with the other duckling. I know I won't give up unless she actually dies. She doesn't seem to be in pain, and perhaps it looks worse then it really is.

 

[lanie8]

try to hold on unles shes really suffering,she could poll out of it.I wish her the best!!