My duck was pecked by a rooster and now can't walk. What should I do?

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I have a duck that was pecked by a rooster but survived it. It got a neck infection (I think?) near it's ear where the wound happened, and it was okay to walk, drink, and eat at first. Now it cannot walk (the next day), barely eat, and at this point has fallen over until it's on it's back and can't move. I'm treating it with antiobotic cream on it's wound and hydrogen peroxide, but I don't know what to expect. Please help?

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about your duck. Hydrogen peroxide kills cells indiscriminately, good and bad, and should be stopped. This duck might benefit from systemic antibiotics, since topical medications do not penetrate deeply. A veterinary visit is highly recommended, ASAP. This can provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Provide some supplemental heat in the 75-80 F range, might help a little. Syringe offer food and water for calories and hydration. God luck.

My duck was pecked by a rooster and now can't walk. What should I do?

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