Duck with Broken Leg! Help!

[SusannasMom]

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!!

Hi! I have a duck, too!! Don't worry!! They break all the time, they heal within one week just make sure you have ointment and a cast and don't have him swimming because that will strain the muscles and it could make the injury worse. Get well soon!!

 

[Isaac 0]

Hi! I have a duck, too!! Don't worry!! They break all the time, they heal within one week just make sure you have ointment and a cast and don't have him swimming because that will strain the muscles and it could make the injury worse. Get well soon!!

While maybe not the best idea directly after an injury, water therapy has proven to be beneficial in numerous cases where the lower extremities are affected. Some injuries may take longer than others to heal.

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!!

Glad to hear, hope the outcome is good.

 

[AMDocter]

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!!

What was the outcome? I hope your girl is doing better!