Duck having trouble walking

[Miss Lydia]

That is not arthritis I have a 9yr old duck with arthritis and she limps but doesn't fall around like that. That makes me think neurological or toxin. Anything in your yard or garage she could have gotten Into metal or some kind of liquid or plant material?

Any chance you can have a vet look at her? is she your only duck? Does she seem confused [lost]

 

[Heather Ryczek]

Yes she is my only duck.. there is no way she could have got into anything. She has been couped because it has been so cold here. The vet sadly is not an option for us. She seems very with it. Uses her wings for balance, She is very aware she is falling and trys to catch herself. Thanks.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Try adding some poultry vitamins to her drinking water. Could be some kind of infection, how often does she lay an egg?

She is usually housed with the chickens? Could they have bullied her and kept her from eating drinking?No wounds you can tell? her being white I am sure they would show up with blood.

 

[chickens really]

I would first try the vitamins and minerals..If a deficiency they can get walking as your Duck is. Layer pellets actually are not balanced enough for Ducks..Get her eating more greens..Broccoli, romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, peas...
Best wishes..

 

[Heather Ryczek]

I check on her offen, no bullying so far. She is the dominant bird in my small flock. she was bleeding when we 1st noticed her not acting right but not since. Everything looks ok on her feet. I will get her vitamin and hope it helps. Thanks

 

[Miss Lydia]

Please keep us updated.. Poultry Nutri Drench is a great vitamin for poultry.

 

[Heather Ryczek]

Thanks! I will! Your advice means alot. Hopefully I can find it locally

 

[casportpony]

Thanks! I will! Your advice means alot. Hopefully I can find it locally

Do you have a Tractor Supply near you?

 

[casportpony]

It looks like this:

 

[Heather Ryczek]

Yes, just check in there website they have it. Going there now.