Traumatized ducks

[Hjadams05]

Hi. Last night we had a fox attack. It wasn't even dark and it herded three ducks under our porch and killed one. My dog latched on to its snout and injured it. One of my ducks, since then, has not moved, layed down, eating, drinking, quacking, ect. What do I do to help?

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Have you examined it closely for injuries?

 

[Hjadams05]

Have you examined it closely for injuries?

Yeah. She doesn't seem to be injured. She won't move her head. She keeps ot close to her. She started quacking a bit but know change. We are mainly worried about her not eating and drinking

 

[Miss Lydia]

You have physically examined her all over and under those feathers that hide alot?
could still be in shock but if you haven't physically examined her that def needs to be done.

 

[Hjadams05]

You have physically examined her all over and under those feathers that hide alot?
could still be in shock but if you haven't physically examined her that def needs to be done.

Yeah. We put her in her pond and she started drinking a little. We also gave her some meal worms. She ate a little. My mom is most concerned with her neck. She doesn't seem to want to extend it. We've felt for irregularities and didn't feel anything. I just hope she eats and drinks more.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Could she have run into something trying to get away from the fox? Possibly a sprain

 

[Hjadams05]

Could she have run into something trying to get away from the fox? Possibly a sprain

No. She still walks fine. Its just her neck

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sprained neck is what I meant lol.

 

[Hjadams05]

Sprained neck is what I meant lol.

Oh!! Lol. Yeah. Thanks for the tip. If she doesn't start feeling better soon we will take her to a vet. Thanks for the help!

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

I have had predator attacks that presented as neck injuries with nothing visible. I had to hand feed and water the duck for at least a week until she could extend her neck again.