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  1. Crazy Maizie

    Please help! Duck with limpy leg, bumble foot, wet feather

    If wet feather, take a warm cloth and rub over the preening gland it will dislodge any debris and stimulate the oil. Do this twice a day. Keep her out of bathing water for at least a week or even two. Have you seen her preening? Sometimes ducks aren't able to preen due to other issues...
  2. Crazy Maizie

    Please help! Duck with limpy leg, bumble foot, wet feather

    If the other leg is swollen, it could be anything. Arthritis maybe? My ducks tend to get dirtier bottoms in the winter as well because they sit to warm themselves and stay in their coop more. But, that's not wet feather. Wet feather would be apparent on her back feathers. The preening gland is...
  3. Crazy Maizie

    Please help! Duck with limpy leg, bumble foot, wet feather

    You might have to just administer it straight into her mouth and not let her be in control. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/safely-administering-oral-medications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/ From the photos, it is apparent that its spread into her foot which is not a good...
  4. Crazy Maizie

    Please help! Duck with limpy leg, bumble foot, wet feather

    Please don't wash her with dish soap. If she's having preening issues it's either because she can't reach her preening gland or the preening gland is blocked. Usually a warm cloth on the preening gland will dislodge any debris. Do you know where to look for the preening gland? Wet feather isn't...
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