The Duck Thread

[WVduckchick]

Wouldn't that be just AWESOME, lol.  I can pretty much tell when he's going to go so when I see it coming I could put him on the toilet until he gets the idea.  The thing is, I don't think HE knows when it's going to happen

We looked at the wound today and couldn't find it because of his feathers.  My DH and I do not work well together in these situations.  All I could manage was to find a 'crusty' spot and told him to spray there.  I ended up with purple fingers and no pictures.  Keeping him in again tonight and will soak him tomorrow and then look for it when his feathers are all wet and can be easily moved out of the way.  Wish me luck And pray that we don't end up in divorce court OR WORSE I won't mention that scenario on account of premeditation charges, lol

I think there are a few instances when any judge would let a wife walk. Taking care of an injured animal and hanging wallpaper together!

 

[Welshies]

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I think these are Blue Fawn Rouens but people say they're a cross? Of what, then? The only other breed the breeder had was Runner. I have 14 runners. The last picture looks more like a rouen to me.

They're not Runner crosses, though. I really hope they ARE blue fawns!

 

[Ren2014]

Oh you poor thing.

Best thing to do is get a substitute to take DH's place.

On a side note, maybe you should have clipped the feathers around the wound so you could treat it better. See what you find tomorrow and maybe you can still clip if it isn't closed up. Clipping also helps keep feathers from being closed up in the wound.

Good idea,, lol

I never did find an opening as in a cut wound. It just ripped skin and feathers off. I was thinking now the feathers will hide the bare spot so 'others' won't see it until new feathers come in. I don't have a substitute for tomorrow so any decisions need to be made BEFORE we go in, lol. To trim or not to trim, hummmm

I think there are a few instances when any judge would let a wife walk. Taking care of an injured animal and hanging wallpaper together!

for real!

 

[Ren2014]

@Miss Lydia Fred says thank you for all of the advice.



He blends in with the shower curtain, lol

 

[DuckGirl77]

@Miss Lydia Fred says thank you for all of the advice.



He blends in with the shower curtain, lol

I would love to have a duck in the house - I think!

Hope he's going to be ok!

 

[Ren2014]

I would love to have a duck in the house - I think!

Hope he's going to be ok!

Thank you. He's healing well. I think short bouts of recovery time in the house is enough for me. WAY too much cleaning up and I have feathers all over the house now, lol.

 

[Ravynscroft]

I think these are Blue Fawn Rouens but people say they're a cross? Of what, then? The only other breed the breeder had was Runner.

I'm no good for telling if they're Rouens or crosses, but 2nd pic shows 3 Mallard colored and 2 Blue Fawn colored...

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Miss Lydia Fred says thank you for all of the advice.



He blends in with the shower curtain, lol

Have you noticed a new sign on the door that says" Fred's Room" Keep out DH? He is so cute sitting up there but lid is suppose to be up if going to potty train. lol

Only way to see what is going on with his wound is to get those feathers out of the way. whether you clip or just wet him then look you need to make sure it looks good and isn't oozing or anything. Be sure to cover with Swat before putting him outside if the area still looks wet to keep the flies off of him.

My drake comes in once in a while to visit, I keep the paper towels and clean up spray handy. He comes in more in off season [when mating season is over] He thinks he is one of the dogs. Has his own bed etc bowl for his morning dog food.

 

[Welshies]

I'm no good for telling if they're Rouens or crosses, but 2nd pic shows 3 Mallard colored and 2 Blue Fawn colored...

Yeah, I have 3 pure Rouens, so I think they're Blue Fawn. They don't match up with the one possible cross they could be.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yeah, I have 3 pure Rouens, so I think they're Blue Fawn. They don't match up with the one possible cross they could be.

They sure are pretty.