Duck with Bumblefoot (Warning Viewer Discretion Is Advised)

[casportpony]

Ok, how often should I feed him? I think he's not eating because he's in a lot of pain, what should I give him?

Sorry, I haven read all the posts... why is he in pain?

-Kathy

 

[DiamondSwan]

Sorry, I haven read all the posts... why is he in pain?

-Kathy

I think he sprained his foot some how, so I have him in a bin in the house and he hasn't eaten anything in 3 days. He drinks though.

 

[DiamondSwan]

I've been doing Epsom salt compresses, warm water therapy, and rubbing coconut oil on his foot.

 

[DiamondSwan]

This drake's name is Flapper.

 

[casportpony]

Any swelling or heat? Do all his joints on the bad leg flex like the good leg?

-Kathy

 

[DiamondSwan]

Any swelling or heat? Do all his joints on the bad leg flex like the good leg?

-Kathy

No swelling or heat, but it's flimsy compared to the other one. He stands on one foot and limps really bad.

 

[casportpony]

Can you take him to the vet?

-Kathy

 

[DiamondSwan]

Can you take him to the vet?

-Kathy

I don't think my parents would want to do that a second time :-/

 

[casportpony]

Can you take him to the vet?

-Kathy

I don't think my parents would want to do that a second time :-/

If he's not eating, it's time to tube feed. Will they buy the baby bird food,a tube and a syringe?

-Kathy

 

[DiamondSwan]

If he's not eating, it's time to tube feed. Will they buy the baby bird food,a tube and a syringe?

-Kathy

Yes, they'd be fine with that. I'll see if I can convince them to take him to the vet, I mostly want to go to learn. And I know it's probably the best thing for him.