Hello Well, good news today. I was pleasantly surprised when I went up to check on the duck this morning. He/she actually looks like a duck now..not so much like an emaciated seagull as it did earlier. I'd like to think this is a sign that he's better..perhaps it means he is fluffing and preening his feathers . More notably, he/she is sitting up right and appears to be much more comfortable. He was also frequently helping himself to fresh water and his bowl of corn mash had a good size indentation in it which presumably was made by him eating throughout the night. He sat up and flapped his wings a couple of times while i was there...which shows some improvement with his bad foot. HOWEVER...I do detect a wheezing sound which to me sounds like a respitory infection. I know that if I could just get a vet to give me an antibiotic it will do wonders. I am actually having a hard time finding a vet..it seems the "big animal" vet we use doesn't "do birds"..just treats the cows/sheep and goats. I called a vet who treats birds but won't treat a farm duck...they referred me to "wild life rescue" who then told me they do'nt treat domestic farm animals...they gave me the name and # of a vet who they said definitely treats ducks but i just called and he's closed until monday. There is one place who said I could bring him in and they would examine the duck but if any treatment was needed they would most likely pass him on to the wildlife rescue...which I just explained is telling me they don't treat domestic farm life. So..here I am..posting here...and googling "duck antibiotics"....the only info that has come up pertains to raising ducks for human consumption. I'm going to start a new thread here specifically asking for info on respirtory treatment for ducks...hopefully someone will have some advice. Thanks again for your replies. PS> i think we are naming him/her "one eyed willie" ...as one of his eyes is closed more than the other as result of the trauma ...(i'm trying to clear that up too..rinsing it thorughout the day w/ fresh water..and misting his head w/ a spray bottle...)

The wigeon was the closest ID I could guess at. I guess that must be it. Thanks. Jann

Wow. That is a cool looking duck. I am terrible with duck ID's. I need to study up for sure. I love its colors. It sure does have a long neck!

Goose! Oh Cynic, I am heartbroken. This is the first issue ever that we've not seen eye-to-eye on. Oh woe is me and my duck, duck, and GOOSE! LOL You unpack your groceries properly; you hang tissue paper properly; you keep house properly. Pack a bag and come visit. You, me, Harry, Sam, Wes, and the neighbors will play "Duck, Duck, Goose" until you get the hang of it! LOL Then my world will be properly back on its axis.