HELP I think my duck is lame.

[SheMovesMtns]

I try to be as careful as possible when cleaning out the ducks house because it scares them. Today when I was cleaning it out all of my ducks trampled my smallest one. (My ducks are about 22 days old I have 6 total) and now my smallest khaki Campbell cannot stand on his own. I am a noob to chickens and ducks so I am not sure what to do. Please if you can help reply!

 

[caesargirl]

Try to pick it up for a close up inspection. Make sure no cuts or worse. If it seems to be general lameness, try to keep it isolated and perhaps a warm bath daily. For swelling, I've seen people do Epsom salt compresses. There are lots of more experienced keepers here, and I'm sure they'll help too, but this is what I'd start with.

 

[SheMovesMtns]

okay awesome thank you! I isolated him from the others and he is in my office with me in a towel. I got him his own food and water and I put some niacin in the water because I saw a post saying that it can help them to recover faster.

 

[caesargirl]

Yup, Niacin is good for the babies. Good luck! Keep the post updated when you can.

 

[caesargirl]

How's the duck?