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Duckling with leg/foot abnormalities
Sad to report, Tiny passed away last night. I knew there was a chance he wouldn't make it but I'm still heartbroken. Thank you all for your help.- SaeruhMariee
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- Forum: Ducks
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Duckling with leg/foot abnormalities
I'll be taking him to the (avian) vet tomorrow. Hopefully they can help. He's still eating and drinking just fine but minimal growth and his legs are beyond fixing at home. Wish us luck!- SaeruhMariee
- Post #38
- Forum: Ducks
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Duckling with leg/foot abnormalities
Pics coming soon, I promise! Been super busy with everything lately. Just started a new job on top of rescuing these guys. After doing some more reading I'm realizing that this little guy has slipped tendons. The splay legged part seems to be coming together even without the straw-rubberband...- SaeruhMariee
- Post #34
- Forum: Ducks
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Duckling with leg/foot abnormalities
He's got a little makeshift sling from a Chinese soup to-go container and a ripped up shirt. I'll put the epsom salt in it below him where he can't reach it but his feet with be in it. Don't need or want more poop than I already have haha- SaeruhMariee
- Post #31
- Forum: Ducks
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Duckling with leg/foot abnormalities
I'll try buying some epsom salt. And hopefully I can make some adjustments to get his little feet at least semi flat/open. We're not giving up!- SaeruhMariee
- Post #28
- Forum: Ducks
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Duckling with leg/foot abnormalities
Very much! I will try this routine. Just massaged both his feet and opened them up eventually. I can't find a way to get his feet to STAY open or flat though. Bandaging them is proving to be near impossible. Some inflamed knuckles and joints for sure. Hopefully doing all this will help. There's...- SaeruhMariee
- Post #26
- Forum: Ducks
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Duckling with leg/foot abnormalities
Made the rubberband/straw leg brace, but it seems like it's keeping his legs more behind him rather than him being able to get them under him. Not sure whether to put it back on or to try to come up with some modified version of it. Help!- SaeruhMariee
- Post #21
- Forum: Ducks
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Duckling with leg/foot abnormalities
That's exactly what I was thinking off. He's gonna absolutely HATE it but I think cutting up a shirt and at least putting him in it while I feed/water him would do a world of good. Not to mention make the whole process easier... lol- SaeruhMariee
- Post #18
- Forum: Ducks
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Duckling with leg/foot abnormalities
Thank you guys so much! I ordered brewers yeast off Amazon and it should be here tomorrow morning. Hopefully that helps too. The little guy seems dead set on using his legs today. Finally doesn't seem to hate being in the water as much too. The water therapy sessions haven't been longer than...- SaeruhMariee
- Post #17
- Forum: Ducks
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Help please! Chick hatched with legs pointing backwards. Can't stand (Pics Included)
:( sorry for your loss.- SaeruhMariee
- Post #20
- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Help please! Chick hatched with legs pointing backwards. Can't stand (Pics Included)
My duckling has the same issue. He was cockeyed in the egg and his toes are curled into a "fist" and his legs splay backwards. He's healthy otherwise and I'm taking extra care of him and doing a little water therapy without the others and working with him as far as walking on dry land. Trying...- SaeruhMariee
- Post #12
- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Duckling with leg/foot abnormalities
Thank you for his video! Just watched it and that's very very similar to what mines foot is doing. Only on both. Never thought of the bouncy ball to help train the foot. I'll have to try cutting a piece of cork to fit his foot. Maybe that'll help progress it to the point where laying it flat is...- SaeruhMariee
- Post #13
- Forum: Ducks
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