Help with Leg injury

[JennKH]

Hi, I found a Muscovy duck 2 days ago, she is couple of months old , her left leg is dangling, she doesn’t use it while swimming, walking, but she's eating, drinking, and acting normal. what is wrong? and what can I do to help. This is what I've done so far..
soft bedding, swimming in the bathtub 2 a day for 30 min each time. Take her outdoors during the day and bring her in before sunset. Add Waterfowl Boost to her water bowl and give her meal-worm, corn, commercial duck food etc... Thank you

 

[ruthhope]

When you say you found a muscovy duck 2 days ago, do you mean you found that your muscovy duck isnt using her left leg from 2 days ago? Or you found a feral muscovy duck not using her left leg?

It seems she has had an injury or she may have slipped a tendon. Can you have a good, gentle feel of her left leg and compare it with her right leg? Its easiest to do by wrapping her in a towel with her wings safely tucked in by her sides and her legs sticking out. Then turn her on her back and hold her lengthwise on your lap with her head by you. Then you can gentlyvfeelvthe foot, ankle knee and hip on both sides. Gently move the ankle up and down, gentle extend and flex the knee, gently flex and extend the hips.

Is there any swelling of a joint or over a bone? Do the joints move equally on the left leg as the right leg? Is there any clicking of a joint when you move it, particularly of the knee joint?

If there is any possibility you can see a vet, do so.

 

[JennKH]

I was feeding the ducks, this baby Muscovy was dragging her body on the ground and rushing toward me to get food. I picked her up and brought her home. I don't know how to exam her leg, I will take her to the vet.
Thank you

 

[ruthhope]

Thank you for caring