Ducklings legs

[Rohrer2005]

So this little guy I wrote about the other day. We went to TSC and got the vitamin B complex and have been giving that to him. He is starting to move around more but still uses his beak to move around. We have been using vet wrap to keep him legs closer together because they were sprawled out they don’t sit out as much as they were but I noticed today that his one leg looks completely messed up. We also have his feet taped open because his toes were closed and wouldn’t spread either. I took the wrap off his legs bc I am making a sling for him to sit in and decided to take advantage of the time and put him in the tub. Yes he is hollering but he does that a lot when he is alone. I let him swim awhile but himself before I bring the other three in. Can anyone give me some pics or help on how to splint his leg properly or what I can do to help him out?? I tried to upload a video of him swimming but it wont work. His right leg kind of goes up and out instead of down while he swims

 

[Isaac 0]

What kind of bedding material is she being housed on?

 

[EverythingDucks]

Looks like splayed legs. What type of bedding are you using? Anything slippery like newpapers or the bottom of a tub will do this. I couldn't find a picture but I've seen some people use a band-aide for their legs.

 

[EverythingDucks]

Still couldn't find a picture but something like this may work. Just be sure that the legs aren't too close together or she/he will fall over. I saw someone on here do this but I'm not sure who

 

[Isaac 0]

 

[CoriM]

Vet wrap or first aid tape works great for holding the legs in proper position. You need to use it for weeks, not days.

 

[Rohrer2005]

What kind of bedding material is she being housed on?

Towels

 

[Rohrer2005]

Vet wrap or first aid tape works great for holding the legs in proper position. You need to use it for weeks, not days.

Okay thank you. We have been doing if for about a week now. Leaving it on most of the day and taking it off to let it swim some.

 

[Rohrer2005]

Here are some before and after putting vet wrap on. The one picture of him flailing around while I was trying to put the vet wrap on his legs. The pictures of his head down is how he moves around.

 

[CoriM]

So you're putting vet-wrap on the feet to spread them out, and also on the legs to hold in proper position? Is he definitely getting the full dose of vitamin B? The other thing you could do a few times a day, is when he has the wrap on his legs and they're in proper position, hold up in a standing position, partially supporting his body, so he starts to strengthen the legs. I'm sorry - this is sad, but don't give up hope.