Having trouble with my baby duck

[strue08]

I have a few chicks and two ducklings, I changed there bedding from hay to sand because the chicks were having a rough time with it but now one of my ducklings foot is pretty messed up. And of course it's the one I spent nearly 3 hours bringing back to life and named "lucky". So...this could become very unlucky of I don't get some help and then that would just make it awkward for the both of us!

We soaked it in Epsom salt water and put a water proof bandaid on it but I'm pretty worried beings it looks pretty mangled. Help me help lucky stay lucky?

 

[strue08]

Also-greetings from Kansas!

 

[drumstick diva]

Is it just that he has sand stuck to the bottom of his foot? If you soak his foot for a bit in warm water, I think the sand will come off easily. If you go to "Other Backyard Poultry, forum above, you will find threads for duck folks, the people there would be better able to advise you. I don't know anything about ducks. Hope he will be good as new. Welcome to the flock.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! Sorry to hear about your duckling. His foot does look like it needs some attention so I would definatly post in the duck section as soon as possible so the experts there can help you get him sorted https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

Hope he is back to full health soon

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

I hope your duck's foot will be ok. Nice to have you and Lucky join us!

 

[Miss Lydia]

After you washed off the sand what did the lil ones foot look like? a pic would help.

Welcome to BYC

 

[ChickyChickens]

Welocme to BYC!!! It is an aweosme forum (the BEST in the world) and has a great comminity!!! Hopr you have a great time and learn A LOT!

 

[strue08]

After you washed off the sand what did the lil ones foot look like? a pic would help.
I'll send a pic in a couple hours when I get back home, thanks for your help!

Welcome to BYC

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm glad you joined our "flock!"

I hope your duckling is okay!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

I'm glad you joined us.

I'm sorry to hear about your duckling! I would post either in the Ducks section that Yorkshire Coop linked to, or in the Emergencies, Diseases, Injuries, and Cures section:Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures

Good luck with your duckling!