Dougie has hurt herself again!

[BelovedBirds]

This morning I quickly realised that Dougie isn't putting weight on one leg, she's holding it, out (forward, perhaps slightly to the side) but above ground, whenever she attempts to walk on it, she limps or falls, it's definitely causing her pain.
I felt the leg and haven't noticed any heat, swelling or obvious breaks, no cuts. She laid her egg early this morning as usual, perhaps a few hours ago, I'm not sure exactly.
I am pretty certain its an injury, hopefully only a sprain, I think I'll put a niacin capsule in their water, and some nutritious yeast on their food, I'm wondering if giving her some nutri drench could help, just give her a vit boost? Or should I be trying calcium incase there's another egg in there?

I love my girl so much and this is the second time in a month that she's hurt herself! She never had any issues before this month.
I'll keep a close eye on her, I wont be able to get an immediate vet appointment as there is only one avian vet, who isnt very local, and she's pretty booked up. Anything I can try to keep her okay? I think I'll be keeping her and her sister inside in the indoor pen again to try and prevent her from moving too much and making it worse.
If it is a sprain, how long will it take to recover, how fast should I see improvement and what should I be doing? Could it be a break or something more serious? It definitely happened during the night.

Advice much appreciated!

 

[Aunt Angus]

This morning I quickly realised that Dougie isn't putting weight on one leg, she's holding it, out (forward, perhaps slightly to the side) but above ground, whenever she attempts to walk on it, she limps or falls, it's definitely causing her pain.
I felt the leg and haven't noticed any heat, swelling or obvious breaks, no cuts. She laid her egg early this morning as usual, perhaps a few hours ago, I'm not sure exactly.
I am pretty certain its an injury, hopefully only a sprain, I think I'll put a niacin capsule in their water, and some nutritious yeast on their food, I'm wondering if giving her some nutri drench could help, just give her a vit boost? Or should I be trying calcium incase there's another egg in there?

I love my girl so much and this is the second time in a month that she's hurt herself! She never had any issues before this month.
I'll keep a close eye on her, I wont be able to get an immediate vet appointment as there is only one avian vet, who isnt very local, and she's pretty booked up. Anything I can try to keep her okay? I think I'll be keeping her and her sister inside in the indoor pen again to try and prevent her from moving too much and making it worse.
If it is a sprain, how long will it take to recover, how fast should I see improvement and what should I be doing? Could it be a break or something more serious? It definitely happened during the night.

Advice much appreciated!

I've had duck sprains improve within hours. I've had duck sprains rake several days to heal. I think it depends on the severity. Keeping her from moving a bunch will help.

Have you checked her leg for swelling? Does the joint work ok? Anything feel out of place?

 

[InterestingChickens]

Have you checked the bottom pad of her foot for cuts or anything out of the ordinary?

 

[BelovedBirds]

I've had duck sprains improve within hours. I've had duck sprains rake several days to heal. I think it depends on the severity. Keeping her from moving a bunch will help.

Have you checked her leg for swelling? Does the joint work ok? Anything feel out of place?

Cant feel any heat or swelling, and when I picked her up, she moved both legs in a gentle paddle motion, so she's able to move it and bend the joints, just refuses to put weight on it

 

[BelovedBirds]

Have you checked the bottom pad of her foot for cuts or anything out of the ordinary?

yes, no cuts or bumps or anything, just smooth healthy looking toes/foot pad

 

[BelovedBirds]

I've had duck sprains improve within hours. I've had duck sprains rake several days to heal. I think it depends on the severity. Keeping her from moving a bunch will help.

Have you checked her leg for swelling? Does the joint work ok? Anything feel out of place?

when yours had sprains, did they hold their foot up, not touching the ground, when just standing? Unless she's making an effort to move, she just lets the leg hang down, not quite touching the floor. I'm thinking of letting her have a swim later and see how she uses the leg, unless she's better just resting for now? I don't want to make her do too much.

 

[BelovedBirds]

This morning I quickly realised that Dougie isn't putting weight on one leg, she's holding it, out (forward, perhaps slightly to the side) but above ground, whenever she attempts to walk on it, she limps or falls, it's definitely causing her pain.
I felt the leg and haven't noticed any heat, swelling or obvious breaks, no cuts. She laid her egg early this morning as usual, perhaps a few hours ago, I'm not sure exactly.
I am pretty certain its an injury, hopefully only a sprain, I think I'll put a niacin capsule in their water, and some nutritious yeast on their food, I'm wondering if giving her some nutri drench could help, just give her a vit boost? Or should I be trying calcium incase there's another egg in there?

I love my girl so much and this is the second time in a month that she's hurt herself! She never had any issues before this month.
I'll keep a close eye on her, I wont be able to get an immediate vet appointment as there is only one avian vet, who isnt very local, and she's pretty booked up. Anything I can try to keep her okay? I think I'll be keeping her and her sister inside in the indoor pen again to try and prevent her from moving too much and making it worse.
If it is a sprain, how long will it take to recover, how fast should I see improvement and what should I be doing? Could it be a break or something more serious? It definitely happened during the night.

Advice much appreciated!

Just to note, I just went ahead and gave her some calcium, just in case. Her sister laid 3 in one day once so I'm always worried about egg binding. She has me pretty concerned!
Here is a video of her,

You can see that she is reluctant to walk on it. Poor girl is in pain, but guess whats on her mind? She's constantly laying down and being extremely flirtatious with her sister, and I too whenever I pet her. Honestly Dougie.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They sure are a hoot. If this is a sprain and most likely it is rest vitamin support and water therapy are about all you can do. You could give some aspirin for pain and inflammation too if you wanted.

Those girls are beautiful by the way.

 

[BelovedBirds]

They sure are a hoot. If this is a sprain and most likely it is rest vitamin support and water therapy are about all you can do. You could give some aspirin for pain and inflammation too if you wanted.

Those girls are beautiful by the way.

I dont have any to hand but I could get some, would this type be okay? What dosage is best?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I give my Muscovy drake 1- 81mg. daily