Duck Help

[mascowden]

My duck got stuck in the kiddie pool last night. When I got him out this morning he couldn't walk. What should I do?

 

[Northern Appalachian]

I have no idea, but for future reference put a brick in the pool to be used as a step. A step to get in is good too. How old is the duck? Hopefully they're just incredibly sore.

 

[mascowden]

It is about 4 months old. Thanks for the tip.

 

[chickens really]

How is the Duck doing today?.....You must always have safe ways into and out of the pool....Possibly just got exhausted trying to get out....

 

[mascowden]

He is doing a little better. He seems to be isolated from the flock which worries me.

 

[chickens really]

He is tired...If no one is being mean to it?...Leave it in its home so you do not cause stress...Has it gotten up at all?

 

[mascowden]

It has been moving around just not very well

 

[Duckstruck]

I've had an issue with a duck who didn't want to walk. I separated her in a dog kennel so she could get to food and water. I believe she had malnutrition, so I changed the feed to chicken layer pellets. It took her a few weeks to be strong enough to stand and get around.
The main thing I learned was patience. She needed to take her time to heal.
@chickens really is probably right though, given the circumstances. He swam all night and has worked for those hours.