URGENT!! DUCK GOT ATTACKED + BROKEN WING. PLEASE HELP

[Isaac 0]

Thanks for the pictures -unfortunately, it is hard to see what's really going on under the feathers. If you could clip a few of the feathers, and post a few more pictures that would be great.

Normally with bite wounds, you'll see significant green discoloration on the skin which is simply brusing; if you are witnessing necrosis (blackness) it is possible there is a lack of blood flow to the area due to the injury - in that case, the wing may need an amputated. If the blackness is merely superficial, it's likely you're seeing dried blood.

If you have already flushed the wound well, I would simply continue applying the ointment you have daily. If it were mine, I'd start her on antibiotics - you can find some here.

https://allbirdproducts.com/products/baytril-10

Monitor the bird's water intake, and ensure she's eating enough. Weighing the bird on a gram scale is a great way to determine whether supplemental tube feeding will be needed.

 

[Isaac 0]

then spray hydrogen peroxide

used alcohol

Alcohol and hydrogen peroxide are both damaging to cells on the wound bed - they should not be used. Saline and Chlorexdine are better alternatives.

 

[Brooks_]

It doesn't look that bad. Flush with water or saline then drench with colloidal silver. And what Isaac 0 said.

 

[Lindsey_Pulver]

Thanks for the pictures -unfortunately, it is hard to see what's really going on under the feathers. If you could clip a few of the feathers, and post a few more pictures that would be great.

Normally with bite wounds, you'll see significant green discoloration on the skin which is simply brusing; if you are witnessing necrosis (blackness) it is possible there is a lack of blood flow to the area due to the injury. If the blackness is merely superficial, it's likely you're seeing dried blood.

If you have already flushed the wound well, I would simply continue on applying the ointment you have daily. If it were mine, I'd start her on antibiotics - you can find some here.

https://allbirdproducts.com/products/baytril-10

Monitor the bird's water intake, and ensure she's eating enough. Weighing the bird on a gram scale is a great way to determine whether to supplemental tube feeding will be needed.

I have tried to clip the feathers, however I have started panicking since his poop started coming out green. This is indication of infection isn't it?

 

[RosemaryDuck]

I would really go to an avian vet. Home amputation rarely goes well. You need a completely sterile environment, and you need to be able to stem off any bleeding because they can quickly bleed out in seconds. It's also extremely inhumane as you have nothing to stop the pain. It would be like someone cutting your arm off with a saw while another person held you down.

Even if you can only get access to a regular vet, it's better then nothing. I hope your guy heals quickly!

 

[PippinTheChicken]

I wish I could help more... Hope they are okay and I will come back onto this thread tommorow to check

 

[Lindsey_Pulver]

I would really go to an avain vet. Home amputation rarely goes well. You need a completely sterile environment, and you need to be able to stem off any bleeding because they can quickly bleed out in seconds. It's also extremely inhumane as you have nothing to stop the pain. It would be like someone cutting your arm off with a saw while another person held you down.

Even if you can only get access to a regular vet, it's better then nothing. I hope your guy heals quickly!

Vets don't open until 8am tomorrow. Do most do amputations?

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Maybe keep the duck separate from the rest until a full recovery... Just to avoid them pecking at blood spots ect... Do you have a dog cage

 

[RosemaryDuck]

Vets don't open until 8am tomorrow. Do most do amputations?

They do, yes. You're likely looking at upwards of $1200 for the procedure, just to give you a realistic price range. It depends on where you are, though.

 

[Lindsey_Pulver]

Maybe keep the duck separate from the rest until a full recovery... Just to avoid them pecking at blood spots ect... Do you have a dog cage

He has an entire room to himself separate from the others, a special quarantine room. Usually I'm quite prepared for these things. It's hard to keep my head when I've never seen a broken wing AND wound though. This is my first time with an account on BYC I have been using it for a couple years now, just reading others posts and taking that information.