Duck with no webbing on feet???

[the_finch_family]

Someone on a fb group I'm in posted this picture. What do you guys think?

 

[nuthatched]

It could be burned off by ammonia, from frostbite. Poor critter.

 

[the_finch_family]

It could be burned off by ammonia, from frostbite. Poor critter.

I hope she's doing alright. I just asked the person if she's someone's duck or wild

 

[nuthatched]

*or, I forgot the or 'from Frostbite. She'll be ok but swimming won't be as easy

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Anytime that I have seen no webbing like that is was from ammonia burns usually happened in the brooder.

 

[ruthhope]

Is this a wild duck or a backyard duck?

I have never seen duck feet like that. If wild perhapsfrost bite or perhaps a coneniral abnormality.

 

[the_finch_family]

Is this a wild duck or a backyard duck?

I have never seen duck feet like that. If wild perhapsfrost bite or perhaps a coneniral abnormality.

Just found out she's appearantly wild. I've never seen that either, so strange. Would it make sense to take her in if she's friendly? I can imagine she's having a lot of trouble swimming

 

[Canadian Wind]

Just found out she's appearantly wild. I've never seen that either, so strange. Would it make sense to take her in if she's friendly? I can imagine she's having a lot of trouble swimming

Most places have laws against taking in wild animals. Best you can do is contact a wildlife rescue and let them know about her in the hopes they can take her in and place her in a sanctuary.

 

[Isadora]

Chicken feet on a duck looks plain wrong. Poor sweetie.

 

[ruthhope]

Just found out she's appearantly wild. I've never seen that either, so strange. Would it make sense to take her in if she's friendly? I can imagine she's having a lot of trouble swimming

If she is wild she will be happier in the wild than taken in. She looks in good shape, and lacking webs on her feet will not prevent her flying away from predators.