My duck's neck is hurt. Is it broken or sprained? What should I do?

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How do I tell if my ducks neck is broken or sprained? She was pecked by the hen last night or the rooster tried to mate with her. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Unknown | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 26 days old | 2 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If the neck was broken, Puddle would likely have passed away, or be in a lot of pain or distress. If she has a wound or injury on her neck, it would be best to move her to an isolated hospital cage and to treat and clean the wound so it doesn't get infected. This can help her heal without the rest of the flock picking on her and making it worse. Once she is recovered, you can reintroduce her. I would also recommend adding in some other ducks so she has friends to stay safe with. If she has been badly injured, can't move, or is in severe distress, it is best to seek emergency care from your vet or an ER clinic so she can be seen right away.

My duck's neck is hurt. Is it broken or sprained? What should I do?

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