Help duckling with broken foot/leg

[Angel82914]

I need help I have a duckling that I took from my neighbor that was attached by a dog. I called my vet she said she won't do anything but put it down but the tech told me he would suggest amputating the ducklings leg. He is doing great eating and drinking fine I want to give him the best chance at life I couldn't let him lay out in the pen and just die. Has anyone had to do this before

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Photos would help? What does the poop look like?

 

[Angel82914]

This is the ducklings foot today

Photos would help? What does the poop look like?

Here is the ducklings foot today

 

[Angel82914]

This is the ducklings foot today

Here is the ducklings foot today

 

[Aunt Angus]

That's definitely necrotic and needs to go. I have no idea how to do that. I hope someone chimes in.

 

[Aunt Angus]

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Who am I missing? I'm so forgetful of all the wonderful folks who know so much more about ducks than I do...

 

[Miss Lydia]

That definitely doesn't look good. Is there an open wound? is it bruising? What all have you done?

 

[Isaac 0]

Options are limited.
At-home amputation would be extremely painful, and traumatic for a bird( especially this age. Left to progress without intervention, death would most presumably occur. I detest being the first to suggest euthanasia, but in a case where the bird is suffering and we can't help, it is the best route to go.
Many articles can be found online/and on BYC that make the euthanasia process much easier to do.

 

[Angel82914]

That definitely doesn't look good. Is there an open wound? is it bruising? What all have you done?

Cleaned it put silver sulfadiadzine cream splint it and gave him antibiotics my vet said hes to small for her to do anything but put him down the foot/leg is all dried out and cold

 

[RosemaryDuck]

Please do not amputate at home. @Isaac 0 gave very good information. Amputation without sedation, pain medication and antibiotics would be extremely cruel.

Try to look for an Avian vet in your area. They specialize in birds and can give this little guy exactly what he needs.