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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: duck girl on November 15, 2011, 22:50

Title: hatching duck with damaged beak
Post by: duck girl on November 15, 2011, 22:50

Hi can anyone help me?
We have just had 12 ducks hatch, one of which we had to break out in the end.
It seems fine but has a slightly damaged beak on one side.
Does anybody know what this could be?

Title: Re: hatching duck with damaged beak
Post by: Sassy on November 17, 2011, 08:49

Sorry I don't know. If it is unable to feed or drink properly the kindest thing would be to destroy it. However, it may manage fine. Hopefully someone who does know may be along shortly :)

Title: Re: hatching duck with damaged beak
Post by: joyfull on November 17, 2011, 13:23

could you post a photo on here so we can see just how bad it is? Without seeing it nobody can make a decision, however like Sassy said if the duckling can eat and drink ok then it should grow up ok  :)