Blue Swedish can't walk

[sbct]

We have a 7 month old blue Swedish female. Just went out to the coop and noticed she wasn't getting out of her pool. My wife picked her up and sat her down. She is having trouble standing and walking. She still has an appetite and is drinking. Any ideas what could be wrong? I know ducks can't get Mareks so I am glad of that. Any help would be great. Thanks.

 

[ChickenyChickeny]

maybe she broke her leg? hopefully she isn't going lame. is she a heavy duck or average?

 

[Diva Chick Mom]

We have a 7 month old blue Swedish female. Just went out to the coop and noticed she wasn't getting out of her pool. My wife picked her up and sat her down. She is having trouble standing and walking. She still has an appetite and is drinking. Any ideas what could be wrong? I know ducks can't get Mareks so I am glad of that. Any help would be great. Thanks.

The same thing happened to my duck a month ago. It happened very suddenly and while she has a lesser appetite, but she still eats a little and drinks. After much research, I concluded that she had a stroke. She became suddenly weak and can walk a couple of steps before falling over,. Although she has lost weight she is in good spirit and happy for the attention. I am giving her special attention and wiped her face with a warm washcloth and give her as much water time away from the Drake’s so they don’t mount her.

 

[Abriana]

Are you giving her brewers yeast? Ducks can develop leg problems from lack of this. You can buy it on amazon. That is where I plan to buy mine when I get my blue Swedish in the spring.

 

[chickens really]

Is she laying eggs?...How old is the Duck?...What do you feed?.....