Lindsey_Pulver
In the Brooder
- Mar 19, 2021
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My white Pekin duck (one year old) recently got attacked by a dog about two days ago, his wing is broken that much I know. It seems that (maybe) some flesh had been torn off of the initial wing around the shoulder/elbow The stem/blood feathers are exposed perhaps due to other feathers being ripped out. It's very tender in the ulna(?) Area. I'm concerned about an infection since the visible skin is blackened, I was wondering if this could be bruising or if it's an actual infection? Maybe dried blood? I applied vacitracin from the start as well as clotting powder, the wound was cleaned and wrapped WITHIN 24 hours of the incident. Do you think it's an infection and in that case should I amputate at the elbow? His poop looks normal it's not a watery green that I have seen in ducks with infections. The duck is as energetic as usual. Eats and drinks, and moves as he pleases. Could anyone tell me the signs of infection in ducks??
This is URGENT. Anything is helpful. Thank you.
This is URGENT. Anything is helpful. Thank you.