Duckling that bubbles every time it drinks

Quack and Squeak

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Jul 1, 2023
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I need help!
I have a call duckling (not yet a week old) with 3 others the same age and it gasps and bubbles every time it drinks. It isn't because of eating too much and getting blocked up because I've been watching it a lot.
Sometimes it has to breathe with its beak open.
It also has one leg that is twisted round to the side - can't stand on the leg but leans on it and hops around. This isn't so big an issue as I have a year old brahma hen with the same issue and she's fine.

I am from the UK so I may not be able to get some of the remedies that are used in the US etc.

Please can I have some advice on what to do as it will be the only and 1st white call duck I have ever had.
 
Nares look clear but here's a pic to check
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Here is a pic of the leg. I'm worried that it may have a growth on the leg joint. View attachment 3563077
Is the foot upside down can’t tell real good by pics? Have you tried to place the foot flat by making a boot? So it can walk?if this leg is spraddled you can make hobble to bring the leg into natural position.
@CoriM can help since she did it with a few of her ducklings.
 

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