Duck bloated! Won’t walk- Need help

[Crazy4Fowl]

@shawluvsbirds ever seen this before the bloating?

Thanks for all your help. I asked my vet but they don’t do ducks. I’ll have to do more research to see exactly what to do for the foot procedure but I can soak her in Espol salt warm water

is it just a coincidence both these things happened at the same time?

 

[Miss Lydia]

If you can get that scab off and soaking is a good help because it softens it up.

 

[Crazy4Fowl]

Will this help at all? Or at least help for prevention in the future? I know one article on bumble feet recommended it

https://www.amazon.com/Vetericyn-Pl...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WS8M1ZRTK082ACSM3QNE

 

[Miss Lydia]

You have to get the infection out. If you just treated the outside it won't help. The infection will spread and eventually get into the bloodstream.
its a pain in the butt to treat but has to be done.

 

[Crazy4Fowl]

I also read an article recommending this . I think I may get it as a preventative for future cases. I know this one we will have to figure out how to remove

https://www.amazon.com/Manna-Pro-Th...en-20&linkId=9775aa06a045a70d070c814a00fce01a

 

[Crazy4Fowl]

The bumblefoot I am familiar with but the bloating I am not. I have had 2 chicken hens with ascites but never a duck and their bellies were squishy, not hard.

Let's see if @Isaac 0 is on.

For bumble, I soak for as many days as it takes to get the scab where I can easily peel it off without tearing good skin then I work on getting the infection out sometimes it comes out all at once with using a pair of sterile tweezers other times I have had to pick it out. Main thing is making sure it's all out then packing the hole with antibiotic salve and wrapping then checking every other day to make sure the infection is not forming again. Once your sure its all out let it stay wrapped till the skin has scabbed over. For soaking, you can use Epsom salt in the warm water just don't let her drink it because it's also a laxative.

For the bloating or whatever is going on. I hope some of these members I have tagged can help.
Any chance of getting her to a vet?

How do I let her soak in the water without her drinking her it?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have this one and the veterycin and they are great for wounds and infections but with bumble until you remove the core of infection these will not help.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Take a 1 gal bucket filled with warm water so the Epsom Salt will mix well I use a good 2 cups of ES once mixed I put both of the legs in the bucket and hold onto the duck for as long as I can at least 5-10 mins. They can't very well get their heads down to drink the water with their bodies in the way, I have also taken a towel and placed around the top of the bucket to keep them from sipping. It's alot easier putting both feet in the bucket than trying just one.

the reason we rec an antibiotic salve for packing is because having the foot wrapped keeps the foot clean and helps keep the salve in place.

 

[Miss Lydia]

here is one person's idea on treating.
I've always worked on the bumble and gotten it infection out so its up to you how you want to procede.
https://www.tyrantfarms.com/how-to-...s-safely-effectively-and-humanely-with-video/

 

[Crazy4Fowl]

here is one person's idea on treating.
I've always worked on the bumble and gotten it infection out so its up to you how you want to procede.
https://www.tyrantfarms.com/how-to-...s-safely-effectively-and-humanely-with-video/

Yeah I did see that post. The foot seems pretty bad. I’m also concerned about the bloating. I soaked her in Epsom salt for about 15 minutes. She’s now in a dog crate with fresh shaving.