just hatched duckling with a twisted foot

[happydog]

It's like the foot is turned around backwards or it bends back at the joint. Obviously he doesn't walk very well and spends a lot of time on his back flailing around trying to turn over. Is this something that can be fixed or will straighten out on it's own? Or is it a fatal flaw and I need to humanely put him down?

Thanks.

 

[perolane]

I would say that it needs to be humamely put down. Sorry, this is not something that gets better.

 

[happydog]

oh, man. I was sure hoping that wouldn't be the answer. Poor little mite.

Thanks for the help though.

 

[llaaadyel]

I think I would wait it out a bit. I have heard and seen ducks with malformed feet that adapted pretty well and thrived. Pics would help

 

[happydog]

It's moot now. Poor little thing didn't make it through the night.

Thanks for the advise. I guess he just wasn't meant to be.

 

[creepinturtle]

I have a RIR chick that was born with a 'gimpy' foot like that and she is doing great, kinda funny when she tries to scratch her head and she rolls on her back peeping like a mad hen ... lol