Hi guys.

I was traveling back from tauranga today when a duck was hit by the car in front, turned back to check it was okay but couldn't walk. Decided to remove him from harms way and bring him home. Have him in a large tank with blankets and water and some bread. Still not using his legs I am pretty sure in one is broken and the other is injured. I was hoping you could suggest something or know of anything that would help.

Cheers

Is there a bird rescue place in your area? That would be ideal as they are well equipped for care and rehabilitation of exotic species (assuming your duck is not a native). http://www.nzbirds.com/more/centres.html

The duck will need some medical care as soon as possible. Overnight, you can keep it in a warm dark place and encourage it to be still.

It's in the reptile room where is warm and tank is covered with towels, duck sitting propped up by blanket.

Contacts wingspan, Auckland and hamilton zoos, paradise valley should hopefully here back tomorrow.

wingspan do raptors

if its a mallard you may not have much joy

animal rescue and rehabilitation centre have a branch in rotorua i think

good luck

http://www.arrc.org.nz/

It's a parera (grey duck), ok cool thought wingspan for it been a bird they would be more help but will go to the AARC this afternoon once I have finished tech.

Thanks

does it have a green wing speculum?

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does it have a green wing speculum?

Yes it does

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I like your style :slfg:

I had an injured duck come and visit me regularly along with 30 of his mates, I managed to catch him and pop him into a cat cage and take hime to the vet.

Apparently he had sprained his leg, gave him a shot of anti inflamatory and pain killers and I bought him back home.

The SPCA will pick up the bill, ring them and they will give you a case number to use at the vets, the Vet will then charge back to the SPCA.

Good Luck

Lynda

You could try these guys http://www.ducks.org.nz/duck.htm

I have no idea where they are based though.

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:sml2:

Thanks guys.

Took the duck to SPCA where the Rotorua ARRC is based. They have given the duck some painkillers and kept him in over night and will let me know tomorrow how he is going,

Good on you dude!

:thup:

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LMAO :sml1:

Sadly the duck had to be put down by the SPCA due to internal injuries.

poor Duckie :tears:

time for dinner???

Very sad :tears:

Just be happy in knowing that you helped the poor wee fella out, no more pain and suffering for him.

Good onya for helping him out.