Duck with a broken or fractured femur

[KELDEANE]

My female Pekin started limping badly on one leg around Memorial Day. I took her to the local vet who said he didn't feel a break, and prescribed an antibiotic for what he thought was an infection in her leg. That did not improve anything. When I called back to tell him that, he said then she likely has a fracture or break way up in her leg, and there is really no treatment for that other than rest.

It has been a month, and there is still no improvement. I can't keep her completely immobile as she gets too stressed out. I have her in a very small penned area within the larger duck coop where her mate is. She moves around a little to get from food, water & resting area but that is it. Has anyone had any experience with this, any luck in healing? Any suggestions. Just feel so bad for her.

 

[BlakeDucks1515]

Never trust the advice of a veterinarian that does not specialize in avian care. I made that mistake once, he told me to put down my goose due to a fully treatable illness. My advice would be, get her some Sav-A-Flock at TSC and mix it with her water as directed every day. Get a pool where her feet can’t touch the bottom and try swimming therapy. Please keep us updated on her recovery process!

 

[Razzy101]

My Buff Orpington was limping around and has just stopped walking! Her left foot looks pretty hurt and maybe broken??! Last night I put her in a cage with some hay, food, and water. But I’m not sure what to do now. I also gave her some baby aspirin for he pain. The left seems to be swelling pretty bad

 

[KELDEANE]

Never trust the advice of a veterinarian that does not specialize in avian care. I made that mistake once, he told me to put down my goose due to a fully treatable illness. My advice would be, get her some Sav-A-Flock at TSC and mix it with her water as directed every day. Get a pool where her feet can’t touch the bottom and try swimming therapy. Please keep us updated on her recovery process!

Sadly enough he is a vet versed in avian. I will try that as well.

 

[KELDEANE]

Never trust the advice of a veterinarian that does not specialize in avian care. I made that mistake once, he told me to put down my goose due to a fully treatable illness. My advice would be, get her some Sav-A-Flock at TSC and mix it with her water as directed every day. Get a pool where her feet can’t touch the bottom and try swimming therapy. Please keep us updated on her recovery process!

I also don't see anything called Save-A-Flock online. The only thing I see similar is this: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/sav-a-chick-combo-pack-supplement

 

[Razzy101]

Any ideas on my Buff Orphinton??

 

[Noellereagan]

Any ideas on my Buff Orphinton??

I’d try posting a new thread. It will come up as new and your problem specifically. All I know is, I researched and talked to and went to see all lots of local vets when my two week old poult came up lame recently - and all to no avail or resolution aside from putting him down. My last ditch effort led me to signing up with this site and posting a thread. The amazing community on here took time out of their busy day to- not only correctly diagnose something vets couldnt- but also to develop a nutritional plan going forward for preventative measures AND to fix his poor little leg. And I had a LOT of questions. They kindly answered them all.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/help-two-week-old-poult-came-up-lame.1254177/

 

[Razzy101]

Thx!

 

[Razzy101]

I opened one and I’m hoping someone will give me some good advice. Thx so much for the suggestion!

 

[Noellereagan]

I opened one and I’m hoping someone will give me some good advice. Thx so much for the suggestion!

I would bet the farm you get the guidance and help you need. With my thread- a video helped a LOT as you can see on the thread. It's helps them them get a better grasp on the specifics. FYI I had to upload the video to YouTube and copy the link to embed it in the thread.