Was this an owl? (injured call drakes) Graphic pictures in thread

[Going Quackers]

Late morning attack.(like after 4AM) Heavy duty dog run, that was netted. Ripped my net in multiple places but no damage to my pen or any sign of entry.

I have a flock in there, but these two were injured. One has since died.(second pic) Been suggested it's an owl.

Suggestions? Thanks. Been one long night.

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

Could be, I would put that duck out of its misery.

 

[Going Quackers]

The second one? He died. The first one seems okay for now, keeping close eye and have treated wound.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Take the time use some betadine 50% water to clean her up birds have recovered from much worse you can use some warm water 10% soap if you do not have betadine neosporin no painkiller after that

 

[Miss Lydia]

This attack happened in daylight?

 

[Going Quackers]

Take the time use some betadine 50% water to clean her up birds have recovered from much worse you can use some warm water 10% soap if you do not have betadine neosporin no painkiller after that

Okay yeah, don't have any of that.. i used a spray that i have for injuries but need to clean the remaining drakes head better.

I can buy the betadine. I agree i think it's possible he will recover, worth trying, these are my pet ducks. Thanks for the info!

 

[Going Quackers]

This attack happened in daylight?

No, late morning like 4 am? By the time i was done out there i could see the sun considering rising ... sorry have updated the original post my head is just pounding, long night as you know.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Owls will hunt in daylight also not unheard of at all

 

[Going Quackers]

Um, since i have to wait to get to the store. What soap can i use to clean him? I have baby dove, it's super gentle. My grandson has eczema and it's safe for that.

 

[Going Quackers]

Owls will hunt in daylight also not unheard of at all

Well yucky to that one!