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we got some ducks and one cannot stand on its left foot it just throws it back all the time. We have tried to put a splint on it but it has not worked it still throws it back. Please help!

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this doesnt look good, looks to me as if hes broke his foot/leg no definite guarantee though. Good Luck! (quick visit to the vet will be good!)

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Welcome to the Duck Forum!

 

So it sounds like you just got these ducks, right?  It may have been this way since hatching.  Something you can do that will probably help at least in some small way is give this one as much swim time, bath time, float time as possible, to get the weight off the leg, increase circulation and strengthen muscles.

 

At this age, it may be difficult to do much, but a good regimen of vitamins, electrolytes and probiotics will boost the duck's immune system and help whatever ails him.

 

I would do my best to be patient and see how far along I could help the little one.  Check in on OldGuy43 and find out about Sunsinger.

Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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you may get some ideas on this link that will help:  Poor thing I hope you can help it.  
https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry     even though it mostly talks towards those who own chickens this can also help us duck owners that have ducks with problems to do with legs or feet. 


Edited by Miss Lydia - 8/3/12 at 5:15pm

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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