mblack03

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Hi!

We recently took in three mallard ducklings that had been left without a mother. They're about 4/5 weeks old, and have shown no other issues or conditions until this morning.
When I came to check on them outside after feeding my big ducks, I noticed one of my babies, Moe, has developed a limp. Her left foot is fairly swollen and she's showing a huge reluctantly to walk.
Why is this happening, and how can i help her? :(

[The photo includes the swollen leg and Moe herself for reference. We have a little water pan for them to swim in and she's only wet, her feathers aren't matted or disheveled i promise :,)]
 

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Hi!

We recently took in three mallard ducklings that had been left without a mother. They're about 4/5 weeks old, and have shown no other issues or conditions until this morning.
When I came to check on them outside after feeding my big ducks, I noticed one of my babies, Moe, has developed a limp. Her left foot is fairly swollen and she's showing a huge reluctantly to walk.
Why is this happening, and how can i help her? :(

[The photo includes the swollen leg and Moe herself for reference. We have a little water pan for them to swim in and she's only wet, her feathers aren't matted or disheveled i promise :,)]
Have you looked into bumblefoot?
 

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