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Duck limping

Vasicos1

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Jan 23, 2022
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This is one of my Pekin ducks. She’s developed a limp today and is holding her foot up when she stops.when I caught her tonight I noticed she’s got quite a bit of redness in the webbing between her toes. I can see some possible bumble foot at the bottom too but I’m wondering what the redness is. Is it a bruise maybe?
 
That does look like bruising. Do some warm water Epsom salt soaks that can help with swelling and bruising. You will probably have to do soaks for quite a few days. While soaking the scab on the end of her toe should soften up enough to gently remove the scab and that way you can see if there is infection in there.
Also feel along the bottom of her foot for a splinter. Be sure to post back any concerns you have and progress on her foot.
Putting her in a smaller area with maybe a buddy can help her get over any swelling and injury to her foot also. In other words rest and warm water soaks with Epsom salt. Just don't let her drink the ES water it is also a laxative.
 

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