Uh-oh ducks eye pecked??

[Jenessa_096]

This is my first time raising ducks we got two little Khaki Campbell’s and of course they turned out to both be males. They are just under 4 months. Anyway I keep them locked up with the chickens at night and I think one of the chickens pecked this dude’s eye! We are going to re home them because they are starting to mount the chickens! Ah, we might try again with ducks next year because we had enough of chicken math this year! But they are MESSY!! Like never before seen! I still think I love them and would try again. Back in topic, does this look mild and what should I do? Thanks

 

[Jenessa_096]

Forgot the photos

 

[KingD]

Post in thread 'Ducks eye injury' https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/ducks-eye-injury.1469741/post-24485670

 

[KingD]

As he's still got his eye open it doesn't look too serious. I've had hens with pecked eyes and they tend to swell a little. I've never treated them and they healed just fine. Other people have probably got other opinions on the matter. Good luck with him.

 

[CrazyChicken Lady]

Looks like his third eye lid is a little irritated. My duck hen has chronic problems with ( It keeps happening ) And normally it goes away on its own. Sometimes eye ointment is needed though.

 

[Jenessa_096]

Hmm. I thought I saw some white built up there but then he dunked his face in water and now it’s all gone. I have seen them chasing the girls again, so I am separating them. I am now going to put some anti bacterial stuff in it just in case. I’ll keep you guys posted.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Def get your two drakes separated from your chickens. There is saline eye wash or Terramycin eye ointment. Drakes are so hormonal they just can’t help themselves which is such a shame they can be an asset to a flock I think. But two drakes only would need their own coop and run.

 

[Jenessa_096]

I do have Terramycin and we are going to just give them away, theyre too much of a hassle anyway. Thank you for the suggestion