Duck needs wings to balance while standing - don't know why.

[JoMWy]

We have a female duck that stands on her toes and leans forward with her wings out to balance. She's been to a vet. The vet didn't find anything wrong with her legs or hips. The duck had been shot, but the pellets were all superficial and should not be causing the kind of behavior she is exhibiting. The vet was stumped at this point. Can anyone else think of a reason for this behavior??? The duck is eating and drinking but, obviously, doesn't want to move around much.

 

[JoMWy]

Our next step is blood work, but would greatly appreciate any ideas or thoughts on this.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Our next step is blood work, but would greatly appreciate any ideas or thoughts on this.

How long has this been going on and is she losing feathers like when you touch her do her feathers fall out? could she have eaten a toxin? here is some info on what to do https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/700526/flushes-for-aiding-in-toxin-removal#post_9508213

 

[Speceider]

Our next step is blood work, but would greatly appreciate any ideas or thoughts on this.

I would like to see a pic.

Clint

 

[JoMWy]

With the flushes, do you syringe feed them or just allow them to drink it on their own?

 

[Miss Lydia]

With the flushes, do you syringe feed them or just allow them to drink it on their own?

Just put in their water and follow directions completely because the flushes will cause dehydration so you don't want to over do.