Duckling has infected leg?

[Aubs]

I just bought several ducklings to raise for the first time. I saw today that one of them has a very swollen leg and foot and will put no weight on it at all. It's warm to the touch which I've found means that it's infected. I don't necessarily want to take him to the vet if it's something I can fix at home. What kind of antibiotics can I purchase for him and what is the best way to administer them to the little guy?

 

[Miss Lydia]

water fowl are very sensitive to meds so getting some from a vet would be the way to go. If you have a vet that you use for your other animals they may sell you an antibiotic. My goose needed some antibiotics for a wounded wing and my vet sold me some without me taking him in. Sounds like your little duck needs help asap. I think you can give Baytril to ducks but I had to order mine and I don't think you should wait for something to come in the mail for this since it sounds like infection. sorry forgot my manners

and please let us know how the little one is doing.