Electrolytes?

[4Duckssofar]

Hi, I have a 10 week old Aylesbury duck with a limp. Im already doing water therapy every day, also soaking her legs in Epsom salt, separated her from everyone else (although they can still see each other) and she has aspirin and vitamin b complex. Can I give her poultry cider vinegar? Will this help? Also I’ve seen electrolytes mentioned. I’m in the UK so not sure what I’m looking for or how much to give? Can anyone help please?

 

[Cassandra Lana]

Cider vinegar is fine for ducks

 

[Chicalina]

what is causing the limp? Is it injury, disease, bumblefoot?

 

[4Duckssofar]

what is causing the limp? Is it injury, disease, bumblefoot?

Injury. The others knocked her over and she fell awkwardly. I’ve noticed she’s got a bruise on her leg too.

 

[Chicalina]

Has she broken her leg? She may need more intensive treatment than electrolytes.

 

[4Duckssofar]

Has she broken her leg? She may need more intensive treatment than electrolytes.

Don’t think it’s broken. She’s let me feel it all over for broken bones and when I was moving it around she was fine. She swims perfectly too, zooming up and down the bath. She can stand on it but it’s walking that’s the problem.

 

[Isaac 0]

Time and rest will ultimately be the best treatment for an injury.
You have provided several additional measures that will hasten healing, so at this point, you'll just need to wait.
Most birds dislike the taste of vinegar, so I think I would personally avoid it for now. Obviously, if the other ones are pushing her around, you'll want to focus on fixing that as well or reinjury will be bound to occur.