HELP ASAP I THINK MY DUCK BROKE IT'S LEG

[casportpony]

I like this pfd:
http://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Duerr_Splinting_Manual_2010.pdf

-Kathy

 

[Kaessa]

*If* it has a break, and the break is *not* in the hip or femur it should heal with proper splinting.

What I read was animal fractures need to be splinted in such a way that the joints above and below the break are stabilized.



-Kathy

I am so in love with this diagram.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: I am so glad I found it!

-Kathy

 

[farm316]

I would have to agree with the others, injured legs are a emergency. And like the others said, bumblefoot is a very bad thing.. Bumble-foot is when the duck stands on solid compact dirt or bricks, this ids because the duck gets small sores/bumps.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I am so in love with this diagram.

What if we really had feet like that?

I hope we hear from the OP soon on how the duck is doing and what they found out it wrong.

 

[casportpony]

Can someone here explain how to examine the foot for bumbles and the leg for fractures, sprains, wounds, etc? I can show someone, but have a hard time writing the instructions.

-Kathy

Edited to add:
I do agree that a vet would be the best choice, but I understand that they are often too expensive and that it's not option for many. No one on BYC will ever get any grief from me for not being able to take their bird to a vet, and I will always do my best to help them find a way to treat their bird.

 

[Amiga]

For bumbles, I generally take a look at the bottom of the foot. Sometimes early bumbles may be difficult to tell from regular callouses. It is easier to identify some that have been there longer, are more advanced. (had to edit that - something happened to a couple of phrases - my apology)

Here is a photo of a bumble. The photo under the Bumblefoot section on this web page shows a pretty standard bumble. http://www.animalliberationfront.com/Practical/Pets/WildAnimals/WildBirds/DuckCareTips.htm

Not all swellings are plain bumbles. Sometimes there is still a thorn or splinter in the foot. That sometimes can be identified by finding a tiny dot somewhere in the swollen part. Romy's foot had a tiny round dot - turns out it was a thorn. So if there is a thorn or a splinter, that need to be removed. I used tweezers.

I have not had to deal with a broken leg, but I will say that what I would do is feel the leg thoroughly and gently and compare it with the other leg. Sometimes fractures don't separate the bone - at least from anything I have seen, read, or heard. The skin on the feet and legs is relatively thin and so abnormalities under the skin should be detectable. If my approach lacks something, please feel free to add to this.

Letting the duck float in lukewarm water gives one the advantage of watching if and how the leg or foot is moving - and that is some indication of what is wrong. It also can get the weight off the foot and improve circulation. And ducks - at least most of them - like to swim.

 

[Chickenchick11]

*If* it has a break, and the break is *not* in the hip or femur it should heal with proper splinting. [COLOR=333333]What I read was animal fractures need to be splinted in such a way that the joints above and below the break are stabilized.[/COLOR] [COLOR=333333] [/COLOR] [COLOR=333333]-Kathy[/COLOR]

This is a really good diagram. Saving a screenshot of it in case I need it someday.

 

[hatcherkid777]

Okay so this is bumblefoot what should i do?

 

[Jessica89]

Hello!

I have just had this problem with my Duck, Hattie.

I had to take her to the vets and get her a course of anti biotics. ( I know that's not an option for you) but I found the following method worked extremely well:

1) Warm epsom salt soaks twice a day.. you can get epsom salt from local pharmacy.
2) Dry foot and ankle off and put a few drops of white iodine all over the swelling and foot. A week later.. my duck formed a black scab, I picked it and drained some pus.
3) Bed rest,,, avoid your duck from walking on the foot and making it worse.

Hattie still has a little swelling but it a lot better!

Good Luck!