Wound on neck from mating

[HeidiGretchen]

One of my female ducks has a wound on her neck from the male holding on while mating. The wound appears to be scabbed over, but in the morning when I open the coop, it looks as though it has been bleeding. Once she takes her morning swim, it looks better.

What's the best way for me to protect the wound and allow it to heal? Vet tape? Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening? I have 1 male and 3 females. Of the 3 girls, one has the wound, one has thinner feathers in that same spot and the other looks totally fine. I'm thinking the male has a favorite, which is why she's got the wound.

The ducks sleep in the coop with my chickens. I have not seen any sign of the chickens bothering the ducks or even noticing the wound. During the day the ducks keep to themselves and the chickens do their thing. They eat together without issue. The ducks always go in last at night, and all the chickens roost up high while the ducks sleep on the ground. I do want to be mindful because I know chickens like to peck blood, but to this point, I have not seen any sign of the chickens bothering the duck.

 

[sourland]

If the wound becomes more serious/extensive, I would remove the drake from the flock until she heals. If you want fertile eggs, allowing 'conjugal' visits once a week would provide them.

 

[Blue Andalusian]

One of my female ducks has a wound on her neck from the male holding on while mating. I have 1 male and 3 females

Thats good you have more Females then Males. Its always better to have a Equal amount of both or more Females, If you can. You might have to Separate the ducks and do something with the male away from the females for a while, If he tries to mate aggressively (maybe not aggressively. But as the Photo, holding onto to her neck for a long time) You might have to find a new duck. Although, I recommend to separate them. And it *might* do something

 

[BURNIE450]

I had a Pekin drake breed with a Mallard and I left the wound alone and it healed fine after a couple of weeks it healed and feathers started growing back.

 

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[xxmystxc]

If a male duck's prolonged grip has injured a female duck's neck, it's crucial to act quickly and seek professional help. First, separate the ducks to prevent further injury. Then, thoroughly clean the wound with warm, sterile saline solution or a diluted chlorhexidine solution. If there's active bleeding, apply gentle pressure to stop it. Seek immediate veterinary attention for the injured duck, as they may need antibiotics or other treatment, especially if the wound is infected or severe.