Beccat05
Chirping
- Nov 12, 2019
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Hi there!
My boyfriend and I are new to ducks (have had them only 3 weeks now)
Unfortunately our male 1.5 year old Khaki Campbell got out of the pen as our dogs were also out (the dogs are not used to the ducks and everyone is still separated) long story short I'm thinking he injured his leg trying to get away from them. Day 1 he was just dragging it behind him so I vet wrapped it and put him in a dog kennel. I couldnt pin point anything actually wrong when i compare with the good leg. He moves it but a hip dislocation could still be possible. I removed the wrap when he seemed to be trying to use it more. So today is day 5, he's still isolated but is standing more and hovering that leg. (Flexes the foot occasionally) I've read a lot about getting them in water but he freaks out if I get too close so I dont want to cause more damage trying to catch him. He's still eating/drinking as normal
I'll attach a photo. The wrap is off but he still holds it at this angle. Any advice is welcome! Thanks in advance!
My boyfriend and I are new to ducks (have had them only 3 weeks now)
Unfortunately our male 1.5 year old Khaki Campbell got out of the pen as our dogs were also out (the dogs are not used to the ducks and everyone is still separated) long story short I'm thinking he injured his leg trying to get away from them. Day 1 he was just dragging it behind him so I vet wrapped it and put him in a dog kennel. I couldnt pin point anything actually wrong when i compare with the good leg. He moves it but a hip dislocation could still be possible. I removed the wrap when he seemed to be trying to use it more. So today is day 5, he's still isolated but is standing more and hovering that leg. (Flexes the foot occasionally) I've read a lot about getting them in water but he freaks out if I get too close so I dont want to cause more damage trying to catch him. He's still eating/drinking as normal
I'll attach a photo. The wrap is off but he still holds it at this angle. Any advice is welcome! Thanks in advance!