2019 Spring Ducklings are here!

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Your going to keep little ducky forest gump right?

I am not sure! If she can live a somewhat normal life, i don't mind having a second limping duck, but if she becomes unable to eat or drink…

 

[Miss Lydia]

Is she able to get to feed and water now? Appetite good? I am not sure a hobble would help but I guess trying it wouldn’t hurt. Did you contact Metzers?

 

[DuckyDonna]

I can't wait to see what Metzer says. They are 3 hours behind us so hopefully they will tell you something. The little ducky is eating and drinking right? It can be "Limpy 2"! It looks like it has "heart"!

 

[Jpat]

 

[DuckyDonna]

View attachment 1658573

Ok, so we have a name! Forest!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Is she able to get to feed and water now? Appetite good? I am not sure a hobble would help but I guess trying it wouldn’t hurt. Did you contact Metzers?

She is hopping around in the brooder as if ducks have only one leg. She is eating and drinking well. I've sent the following e-mail to Metzers:
---
To: [email protected]
Subject: Order #19004594
Organization: http://www.linux4specialists.com
Message-ID: <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:24:12 -0500

Dear Metzer-Team,

Thank you very much for shipping the White Layer ducklings to me!

Unfortunately one of the ducklings has an injured leg, please have a
look at the attached picture and this short YouTube video
<

>.
Is there anything i can do to heal this duckling?

Thank you very much in advance for your help.
---
So far no answer. I will give them 24 hours...

 

[WVduckchick]

I’ve only been able to reset hip joints with chicks, never had a duckling have that problem.

Does the “bad” leg look smaller than the good leg? They grow so fast, I hope the leg is still growing too. If circulation is cut off, it could be a tough row to hoe for the little one.

Not that I’d necessarily recommend this, but personally I’d be tempted to try to maneuver around on the leg some, to see if it would pop back in. With chicks, they can be held upside down by their legs and their natural reaction is to pull their body upward, which rotates the hip joint and can sometimes reset it. I don’t know if ducklings do this, as I’ve never tried it!

I hope metzer replies quickly! (With something helpful other than “we’ll send you a replacement”)

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Wow! That answer came fast:
---
Hi,

That...does not look good to be honest. The fact that the foot dangles and flops when it moves could mean that there is no treatment for it. You could try to splint/cast the leg, but it's a long shot.

I apologize that the little guy came injured. We screen each duckling before they go out, so, and while I don't want to point fingers, it probably sustained the injury during transit. Without use of its leg I do not believe it will survive for very long unless given special attention as it will have trouble getting food and water. Saying that, we would be more than happy to send you a replacement if you would like or issue you a refund.

Please let us know what you would like us to do.

Thanks!

Samantha
---
I must think about what i should answer. Having them send out a single bird isn't a good idea right?

 

[Texag87]

That is the kind of answer I expected. Not saying they are wrong . I feel bad for you and the little one.

 

[WVduckchick]

Wow! That answer came fast:
---
Hi,

That...does not look good to be honest. The fact that the foot dangles and flops when it moves could mean that there is no treatment for it. You could try to splint/cast the leg, but it's a long shot.

I apologize that the little guy came injured. We screen each duckling before they go out, so, and while I don't want to point fingers, it probably sustained the injury during transit. Without use of its leg I do not believe it will survive for very long unless given special attention as it will have trouble getting food and water. Saying that, we would be more than happy to send you a replacement if you would like or issue you a refund.

Please let us know what you would like us to do.

Thanks!

Samantha
---
I must think about what i should answer. Having them send out a single bird isn't a good idea right?

Very nice! Good customer service goes a long way. I would also suspect that it happened in transit. Lord knows how the PO workers toss boxes around. Even ones with live critters in them. And duckies do like to pile on top of each other! Lol