BabyQuackerMom
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- Mar 25, 2020
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Help! First time raising ducklings. My boyfriend picked up some ducks from TSC and all but 1 are doing very well.
I have had to isolate this duckling, he wasn't walking and legs were more out to the side. After some online research we thought it was spraddle leg and hobbled him with vet wrap for a few days.
We then noticed his feet were curling in on themselves. We tried to splint them but the duckling wouldn't keep them on.
We have tried supplementing with the powder from niacin capsules but haven't noticed a difference.
The duckling will stand up, but cannot use his feet. He gets to his food and water - but it doesn't look easy.
Did we do something wrong? Is there anything we can do for the poor thing? Is there a vet we can visit in Bucks County PA?
I'm pretty animal savvy but this one has me scratching my head.
I have had to isolate this duckling, he wasn't walking and legs were more out to the side. After some online research we thought it was spraddle leg and hobbled him with vet wrap for a few days.
We then noticed his feet were curling in on themselves. We tried to splint them but the duckling wouldn't keep them on.
We have tried supplementing with the powder from niacin capsules but haven't noticed a difference.
The duckling will stand up, but cannot use his feet. He gets to his food and water - but it doesn't look easy.
Did we do something wrong? Is there anything we can do for the poor thing? Is there a vet we can visit in Bucks County PA?
I'm pretty animal savvy but this one has me scratching my head.