Day old Duckling's Feet are Curled Under

[Dubelj01]

It is actually pretty heartbreaking to see him having such a hard time getting around. He seems to be a great swimmer even with his issue. And he is extremely snuggly, the other ducks don't want anything to do with me but this guy, he loves being in my arms or laying on my belly and burying his bill in my neck.

The last thing I want to do is have him put down, because he does love life, besides having difficulty walking. But surgery or prosthetics would cost a small fortune I imagine

 

[Miss Lydia]

Please wait on wrapping till we see pic of the swollen area and I have asked @casportpony to look at it. I sure understand and am glad your giving him every chance, he sounds like a precious one.

 

[casportpony]

Can you post pictures of it?

 

[chickens really]

What I have been told is with Pekin being a meat bird they don't have strong joints to support the weight they gain.
Infection can eat trough the bone and cartilage. Not sure why your Vet sees nothing in an X-ray?...

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Dubelj01 were you able to get some pics? What breed is your duckling?

 

[Dubelj01]

Sorry, yes I am posting some pictures right now. The duck is a khaki Campbell.

 

[chickens really]

Sorry, yes I am posting some pictures right now. The duck is a khaki Campbell.

No life in that leg so nerve damage I'm thinking..

 

[Miss Lydia]

I am not sure anything can be done, an avian vet maybe able to examine and give you a better diagnosis. But if it's an injury and it's been going on for over 2 weeks the leg may not be fixable. If you want to try and give him some kind of viable life then there maybe ways to make a padded something to go on the leg to protect it from sores etc. Which will happen if he can't stand on it. Or amputation? Sure wish I was a vet. maybe @casportpony can give some ideas. she isn't a vet either but has more knowledge about injuries etc.

 

[casportpony]

The symptoms to describe sound a lot like perosis (slipped tendon). Did your vet say why they didn't think that was the cause? What antibiotic did they prescribe?

 

[drumstick diva]

Poor thing - hoping for the best possible outcome