Duck with Broken Leg! Help!

[serinityr3]

Hi!
I have a very sweet 3 year old female Pekin duck who seems to have a broken leg. She can't walk or stand on it at all, but I don't see any bones poking through or bruising. We have a storm here, so I think she may have gotten scared and hurt herself. I can't see or feel any swelling, and the leg feels the same temperature as the other.
We woke up this morning to her laying in the rain and dirt and not moving.
She is eating and drinking fine, I have her some peas, and layer feed with extra calcium in it. Attached is a few photos! Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!
We love our big little girl so need to get her better!!

 

[serinityr3]

UPDATE!!

She tried to walk/stand on it, and it seemed almost like her leg was dislocated. As she tried to take a step, it was like it was too painful for her to bring it forward to walk.

 

[Quatie]

I don't know how to help but @Isaac 0 is very knowledgeable about this stuff.

I can say give her plenty of rest. Letting her float in water will also take the pressure off her leg. Pekin leg injuries are very common because of their size and can take some time to heal.

 

[Ratchnick]

It does not seem broken, is the bone broken or is the leg just injured?

 

[Isaac 0]

Lameness is not necessarily indicative of a broken leg, so a physical examination must be done to determine whether a broken leg is the reason behind her leg problem. Gently palpate, up and down her leg, do you feel any abnormalities in the leg? Try to gently bend each joint, do you hear clicking, or grinding noise? Anything noted as abnormal should be compared to the healthy leg to ensure it simply not an anatomical feature.

Regardless of the cause, emphasis should be put on reducing movement in the leg to prevent further injury. The pen provided should be well padded with feed, and water near for easy access, letting her sit in a cool Epsom salt bath may be beneficial in reducing any edema.

 

[serinityr3]

It does not seem broken, is the bone broken or is the leg just injured?

I'm beginning to think that it is dislocated. Feeling the leg, everything seems to be normal, and there isn't excessive heat it swelling on the actual leg as far as I can tell..

 

[serinityr3]

Lameness is not necessarily indicative of a broken leg, so a physical examination must be done to determine whether a broken leg is the reason behind her leg problem. Gently palpate, up and down her leg, do you feel any abnormalities in the leg? Try to gently bend each joint, do you hear clicking, or grinding noise? Anything noted as abnormal should be compared to the healthy leg to ensure it simply not an anatomical feature.

Regardless of the cause, emphasis should be put on reducing movement in the leg to prevent further injury. The pen provided should be well padded with feed, and water near for easy access, letting her sit in a cool Epsom salt bath may be beneficial in reducing any edema.

I'm beginning to think that it is dislocated. Feeling the leg, everything seems to be normal, and there isn't excessive heat it swelling on the actual leg as far as I can tell..
We did fill to tub for her to swim, which seemed to alleviate the pain, but she couldn't bring her right leg forward at all. She has tried to stand, but can't step forward. Any additional advice on potentially putting it back to where it should be? Thank you so much for your advice this far!!

 

[serinityr3]

Lameness is not necessarily indicative of a broken leg, so a physical examination must be done to determine whether a broken leg is the reason behind her leg problem. Gently palpate, up and down her leg, do you feel any abnormalities in the leg? Try to gently bend each joint, do you hear clicking, or grinding noise? Anything noted as abnormal should be compared to the healthy leg to ensure it simply not an anatomical feature.

Regardless of the cause, emphasis should be put on reducing movement in the leg to prevent further injury. The pen provided should be well padded with feed, and water near for easy access, letting her sit in a cool Epsom salt bath may be beneficial in reducin

UPDATE!!

She tried to walk/stand on it, and it seemed almost like her leg was dislocated. As she tried to take a step, it was like it was too painful for her to bring it forward to walk.

UPDATE #2!!!

I figured out the problem. Her hip joint was dislocated. I felt under her wings and where the leg joint connects to the rest of the body is out of place. Does anyone know how to put it back in place? @Isaac 0

 

[Isaac 0]

UPDATE #2!!!

I figured out the problem. Her hip joint was dislocated. I felt under her wings and where the leg joint connects to the rest of the body is out of place. Does anyone know how to put it back in place? @Isaac 0

There are risks of attempting closed reduction on a luxation due to the potential that you may further worsen the injury. I have limited experience with luxations, but If I were to perform closed reduction, I would try to gently manipulate the bone back into its place, taking care to push in line from where the bone detached from. If you have access to a veterinarian it would be best to have it performed by them.

 

[serinityr3]

There are risks of attempting closed reduction on a luxation due to the potential that you may further worsen the injury. I have limited experience with luxations, but If I were to perform closed reduction, I would try to gently manipulate the bone back into its place, taking care to push in line from where the bone detached from. If you have access to a veterinarian it would be best to have it performed by them.

I understand, thank you so much. We're taking her to the vet tonight in hopes of them being able to help her.
I will update again to let you guys know the outcome and hopefully help others who may have this issue in the future.
Again, thank you!!