Foot problem?

[WindingRoad]

No one in the wild they would probably just get worse and worse until they are limping around and get picked off by a predator.

With the amount of bumble foot around here. BYC it's amazing we even have ducks.

 

[Spiase20]

I have two vets I go to for my ducks, one for simpler things because he's closer and one for more complicated things (like a broken leg). After many discussions with both of them, I have come to the understand that there are extreme differences between ducks in the wild and the ones from store and hatcheries.

I believe with years of domestication and over breeding (between good and bad genes) or for being meat birds, that domesticated ducks are just weaker and at a disadvantage. It's kinda heartbreaking when you think about it. But I have accepted bumble foot as something that is a norm with ducks. They will get it somehow, when you least expect it or no matter how hard you try to give them a good environment. Like us with colds. Just got to give them the best environment we can and prepare/have our arsenal of knowledge, supplies and hopefully a vet for more severe cases.

That being said, I love these quackers and wouldn't trade them for the world.

 

[Isaac 0]

Who does the bandaging and surgery in the wild?

Bumblefoot is not as common as a problem in wild birds for several reasons; one being that most breeds are light, so less pressure is applied to their feet, to add to that, they are almost always in ponds, or waterways trying to find food. Contrary to domestic ducks that can weigh up to ten or more pounds, and are often kept on hard compacted dirt with no access to deep water.

 

[Isaac 0]

I have two vets I go to for my ducks, one for simpler things because he's closer and one for more complicated things (like a broken leg). After many discussions with both of them, I have come to the understand that there are extreme differences between ducks in the wild and the ones from store and hatcheries.

I believe with years of domestication and over breeding (between good and bad genes) or for being meat birds, that domesticated ducks are just weaker and at a disadvantage. It's kinda heartbreaking when you think about it. But I have accepted bumble foot as something that is a norm with ducks. They will get it somehow, when you least expect it or no matter how hard you try to give them a good environment. Like us with colds. Just got to give them the best environment we can and prepare/have our arsenal of knowledge, supplies and hopefully a vet for more severe cases.

That being said, I love these quackers and wouldn't trade them for the world.

Good post!

 

[Gkundern]

I don't think wrapping is feasible here in the winter anyway. It would get wet and freeze. Then they would be walking around with a frozen foot.

 

[DucksOhio]

My vet does not bandage after bumble surgery, more then one way to do things right?

My vet bandages heavily after surgery. And long rest time afterwards. This particular case from OP is pretty early. I would heed Isaac O’s recommendation.

 

[DucksOhio]

I have two vets I go to for my ducks, one for simpler things because he's closer and one for more complicated things (like a broken leg). After many discussions with both of them, I have come to the understand that there are extreme differences between ducks in the wild and the ones from store and hatcheries.

I believe with years of domestication and over breeding (between good and bad genes) or for being meat birds, that domesticated ducks are just weaker and at a disadvantage. It's kinda heartbreaking when you think about it. But I have accepted bumble foot as something that is a norm with ducks. They will get it somehow, when you least expect it or no matter how hard you try to give them a good environment. Like us with colds. Just got to give them the best environment we can and prepare/have our arsenal of knowledge, supplies and hopefully a vet for more severe cases.

That being said, I love these quackers and wouldn't trade them for the world.

Ditto

 

[DucksOhio]

I don't think wrapping is feasible here in the winter anyway. It would get wet and freeze. Then they would be walking around with a frozen foot.

Well the bandage would need to be kept dry, and my vet recommends keeping them pretty isolated during the healing time, so no outdoors.

 

[Gkundern]

What about this one.

 

[Isaac 0]

What about this one. View attachment 2472311

Looks as if maybe she just stepped on something sharp. I doubt that will become a problem, but you can keep an eye on it.