Help - Rescued Duck, In need of advice.

[duck3horselover]

Hi,
I have rescued a duck from a nearby park.
He has:
. a swollen left ankle and cant walk
. a respiratory disease because discharge is coming out of his eyes, nose and mouth. His eyes are infected, doesn't clean his face
. wet and falling out feathers
. struggles with physical activity
I was wondering if anyone new any answers for how to help heal my new member of the family.
Thanks, any replies will be much appreciated.
Photos are attached.

 

[Abriana]

Poor guy! I will be praying for him!

 

[Abriana]

@Ravynscroft
@chickens really

 

[Ravynscroft]

Can you take him to a vet to get checked out? Otherwise, warm epsom salt water soaks for his leg, good bath and ask @casportpony about respiratory issues/treatment...

 

[duck3horselover]

Thanks,
my sister and I have taken him to the vet and the vet states that he has bumble foot.
He is returning to the vet tomorrow for help.
Thanks guys for the support and advice.
I think he might be ok.

 

[PlanetClaire82]

@duck3horselover My family rescued a duck from a lake and she has been such a fun addition to our family!! Of course, she's also cost us a pretty penny, but very worth it! I had NO IDEA what to do, but BYC has helped immensely!! Good luck and enjoy that duck!!

 

[BaJa]

some one dumped the poor thing and now it cant survive in the wild

 

[its raining hen]

some one dumped the poor thing and now it cant survive in the wild

That is so sad to think. But it is probably true.

 

[chickens really]

I rescue Ducks here...The best thing is to give fresh water and wet the feed to a soupy mix...Hydration is extremely important more than feed...Stressed birds will die if too stressed...possibly he got aspirating water or is panicking....Seen both issues...Cover him in a crate so he feels safe...Make it like a cave....Provide feed, water and warmth with total privacy.....

 

[duck3horselover]

Hi,
thanks again guys.
He has fresh feed, water and hay.
we have booked an appointment with the vet tonight (the vet said he really likes ducks and that last week he had a duck with a split beak).
This duck is also costing us a pretty penny but we know it is worth it.
He also has total privacy.
I agree, BYC has really helped.
Thanks again.