Mark Billadeau Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 While we were away at Hop Bottom there was chaos on the farm because Sam (our LGD) is still healing from a probably snake bite. Among other things 2 ducks are missing and one has an injured upper bill. A predator, probably a fox, bit the duck on the bill. There is a puncture in the flesh under the bill and the upper bill is almost totally broken off just below the nostrils. There is a small strip along the side of the bill that continues to join the end to the head. The end of the bill (below the fracture) does not move when the duck opens its mouth. We have been able to temporally reattach with super glue the fractured section of the bill which allowed the duck to eat. Does anyone know if the bill is likely to heal if we can keep it attached with glue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancarrow Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Mark,Not sure if you got an answer on this one yet, but if not, you may try calling the Wildlife Center in Waynesboro, VA and see what they may suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketsmom Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 While we were away at Hop Bottom there was chaos on the farm because Sam (our LGD) is still healing from a probably snake bite. Among other things 2 ducks are missing and one has an injured upper bill. A predator, probably a fox, bit the duck on the bill. There is a puncture in the flesh under the bill and the upper bill is almost totally broken off just below the nostrils. There is a small strip along the side of the bill that continues to join the end to the head. The end of the bill (below the fracture) does not move when the duck opens its mouth. We have been able to temporally reattach with super glue the fractured section of the bill which allowed the duck to eat. Does anyone know if the bill is likely to heal if we can keep it attached with glue? I had a dog attack my ducks awhile back and I was instructed to put the invisible stich adhesive stuff on it and seperate her from the others so she wouldn't be bothered by my male. I also dabbed it with blue knot and it worked for me. My duck only had the tip of her bill wounded. Hope this helps! Everyone around my area calls me the Duck Whisperer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Billadeau Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 The duck has adapted to her broken bill and is thriving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Oh, good news! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 That is so terrific. It's amazing how animals can adapt given the chance. Good job on your vet/engineering skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Good for her and good for you giving her a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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