Duckling Jumped Out of My Arms-Will She Be OK?

[wildpeas]

My 2 weeks old ducklings were outside for some grass today. It started to rain so I gathered up three of them to put in their box and one of the runners managed to jump out of my arms. She fell about 4 feet on her back. She can walk but doesn't want to, she would rather lay down. She's not interested in food but has been drinking water. She also threw up all the stuff she had eaten outside. Poor thing. She's back in the brooder under the light and just seems to want to sleep. I felt her all over and cant find anything out of place or distended. I know I have to wait and see but do you think she will be OK?

 

[deserthotwings]

If she gets up to drink thats a good sign, only time will tell. Sorry

 

[Miss Lydia]

My 2 weeks old ducklings were outside for some grass today. It started to rain so I gathered up three of them to put in their box and one of the runners managed to jump out of my arms. She fell about 4 feet on her back. She can walk but doesn't want to, she would rather lay down. She's not interested in food but has been drinking water. She also threw up all the stuff she had eaten outside. Poor thing. She's back in the brooder under the light and just seems to want to sleep. I felt her all over and cant find anything out of place or distended. I know I have to wait and see but do you think she will be OK?

How is she this morning? listen duckings jump down from trees much higher than 4 ' so hopefully she just got the wind knocked out of her.

 

[Amiga]

With most any extra stress, I give vitamins, probiotics, electrolytes, some extra TLC, quiet time, and pray they recover. She took a bit of a shock, but if her system is strong enough she will recover. Some things we just don't know, and ducklings do some really heart-stopping things.

 

[wildpeas]

This morning she seems OK but a little slower than the others. She is drinking and she ate some lettuce but I can't tell if she is eating her crumbles. Her eyes are bright, her nostrils are clear, and she is coordinated. I will be sure to be extra vigilant when carrying her around in the future.

 

[Amiga]

I might try some niacin in her water, it is supposed to be good for the nervous system.

Good to read she is better, thanks for the update!

 

[Wynette]

Thank you for posting - this is a good reminder for we newbie duck owners to be super careful with them!

I'm glad she is doing better today!

 

[wildpeas]

Thanks everyone for your replies.

Remember, Newbies, TWO hands when carrying ducklings.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks everyone for your replies.

Remember, Newbies, TWO hands when carrying ducklings.

And obies [is that a word] they can get away fast if we aren't careful.