Broken leg?

[TwoDogFarm]

One of our Pekin ducks is having trouble walking. We noticed yesterday that she is not putting much weight on one of her feet. When she walks, she is only stepping on the front of her foot and is holding it up when she is standing. We thought she may have had bumblefoot, but upon inspection, she doesn't have it. Could her leg possibly be broken or sprained? How can we tell? And if so, what can we do about it?

 

[Frindizzle]

I have a Pekin, who always seems to have her leg broken. She heals, but it comes back. She does not have bumble foot, so what we do is just let her rest. Give her a nice, quiet and protected place to rest. I give her water where she is sitting, and food. She has had both broken and sprained, but both healed after lots of rest.

Like if helped!

 

[sourland]

She probably has a pelvic injury caused by over mating.

 

[TwoDogFarm]

Frindizzle: Thanks. We are letting her rest in a separate area from the others right now.

Sourland: This actually sounds like it could be the case since she is the target for the drakes a lot. What can be done to help her heal if that's what's wrong?

 

[Frindizzle]

I am glad I could help Tell me what happens!