URGENT HELP NEEDED FOR DUCK

[Gearhead846]

probably the best thing is to let him calm down and let him "shake off" the shock, keep plenty of food and water near him.

I've heard that it may take a few days up to a month for them to fully recover from predator/people attacks in the worst cases, so id just play it by ear and check on him every once and a while

 

[Bochama]

i do believe he is in shock from being chased. here is another thread that might help
as well
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/duck-injured-and-in-severe-shock.906544/

Should I bring him in or keep him with his 2 females.

 

[Gearhead846]

i would probably Isolate the bird from the flock and place it in a safe, comfortable, warm location (your own duck "intensive care unit") with easy access to water and food and Limit the stress

i think the most important thing is just to keep away from any stress.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

It sounds like he's in shock.

 

[Katie386]

I wish people would understand you can’t chase them like that! One day someone left our back door open when I had relatives over and ALL the chickens were in the kitChen, so my family thinking they were helping started chasing them down and they were flying everywhere I was so scared they would break their legs. i shouted at my family to stop and leave the room and I calmly escorted my chickens back outside. I felt bad for shouting at them but my babies! Lol

 

[Gearhead846]

i know right! i don't know why they feel like they have to do that it makes me so angry at times

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Where are you located in the world? If it's cold outside, it's usually advised to bring them in a darkened quiet room where their bodies don't have to do the work in regulating his temp, but you don't want them to overheat either. You'll want to offer some water. With time you'll light the room more and more. Once he's drinking water like normal, start offering food.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

@Quatie

 

[Quatie]

I agree everything shows signs of shock. You have gotten good advice so far and I would follow it. Also, I would not expect him to eat anything today, but I would weigh him tomorrow if he still doesn't eat. In case he stops eating too long you will know when you need to step in and possibly tube feed him. But hopefully tomorrow he will feel safe enough to eat.

Also it is possible he has an injury and hurt himself when running. Tomorrow would be a good time to access that and see if he has a limp or parts of his leg feel warm.

Right now just keep him calm and safe, and be patient.

 

[Bochama]

I wish people would understand you can’t chase them like that! One day someone left our back door open when I had relatives over and ALL the chickens were in the kitChen, so my family thinking they were helping started chasing them down and they were flying everywhere I was so scared they would break their legs. i shouted at my family to stop and leave the room and I calmly escorted my chickens back outside. I felt bad for shouting at them but my babies! Lol

You are right. I told them off multiple times and was going to put the duckies in. But I was too late in taking action. I told my family not to bring them over again. My heart hurts for my duck