Help! Please! - Call Duckling

[Isaac 0]

Dr. Christal Pollock	Lafeber Company		OH	​	​	​
Dr. Julie Esposito	Clermont Animal Hospital	Cincinnati	OH	513-732-1730​	​	​
Dr. Barbara Oglesbee	Capital Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center	Columbus	OH	614-870-0480​	​	​
Dr. Gary Riggs, DVM	4873 Richland Ave	Norton	OH	330-825-2434​	​	​
Dr. Gary Riggs	North Coast Bird & Exotic Specialty Hospital	Norton	OH	330-825-2434​	​	​
	Tipp City Veterinary Hosp & Wellness Center	Tipp City	OH	937-667-8489​	​	​
Dr. Susan Orosz	Bird & Exotic Pet Wellness Center	Toledo	OH	419-843-3137​

 

[Isaac 0]

These will all see poultry.

 

[SugarDucky]

Thanks Isaac.


Again, I'm unemployed and have no money (I'm in the negative) because of Covid-19. In my original post I stated I cannot see a vet and I guess the embarrassing explanation as to why is needed.

 

[Khakicambell_mom]

Hello, my name is Oliver and I'm reaching out for some help.

This baby Call Duckling is a day old
Joint is immobile / stationary, will not bend or straighten.
It is the first time I've seen a case like this. This isn't about the foot- it's about the intertarsal leg joint (The ankle or elbow of sorts/hock joint).
I've floated the baby in water, the only thing that moves the leg is from the hip region. The baby has motor skills in it's foot enough to attempt scratching it's head.

I was sleeping when the zipping took place, so I'm unsure if this is from a malpositioned hatch or, the bone is fused, or a slipped tendon. It could be anything- but what strikes me the most is how wide/thick the joint looks. Because I cannot move it or stretch the leg I'm unable to splint. I have a full poultry vitamin supplement in place + Niacin. This is all I can do for now, so if you wonderful people have any words of wisdom to help me through this, it would be great.


To cover the bases:
My incubator is checked for hotspots, there are none. Incubators all have fans.
All my duck hatches have been healthy up until this point. I've helped other bird species with leg issues.
We calibrate all thermometers and hydrometers.
I have no access to a vet. I am unable and will not cull, do not suggest it.
The only reason I'm posting here is to see if anyone has had the same experience and can give me their story or helpful information.
Thanks for your help and time. View attachment 2145706

Can we see a update on this call duck? I just had a khaki cambell duckling born with this condition and I want to know if it can still live with this.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Can you post a good picture of the leg? Do you think it's a slipped tendon? if you feel along the back of the leg you may be to tell if it's out of place and slip it back in place.