Baby Ducking Had band on her leg now her leg is swollen and has a ring where the band was

[ToniRae]

I recently got baby ducklings and one of them had a band on her leg I didn't notice and they grew so fast by the time a found it her foot was swollen and there is a band where her leg didn't grow for obvious reasons. There is no open wound , my worry is will her leg fill in and heal so she can walk normally??

 

[Miss Lydia]

I recently got baby ducklings and one of them had a band on her leg I didn't notice and they grew so fast by the time a found it her foot was swollen and there is a band where her leg didn't grow for obvious reasons. There is no open wound , my worry is will her leg fill in and heal so she can walk normally??

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I'd do some Epsome salt soaks with the leg. [do not let the duckling drink the water] use a small bowl or something that you can put both her legs in but she can not reach down and drink the water Epsom salt not only helps swelling it is also a laxative. Warm water and depending on how deep the bowl as to how much ES to use say 1/4 cup to 1 pint of warm water. massage will help to after a good soak. gentle massage. get the circulation going. You can also use the ES as a wrap too. place a soft wash cloth in warm ES water wring till it's not dripping and wrap the leg hold in place 5-10 min. a couple times a day. Not sure if the leg will be completely normal lets hope so.