Injured duckling

[iamstevenchavez]

My 2 week old duckling has a really bad limp and I checked for any thorns or signs of injury but looks normal what shall I do please help

 

[Flock Master64]

You should isolate the duckling first, it probably just had a sprained leg. If you give it rest it should be fine in a few days depending on how bad the limp is. I've had this happen to my hens before and I just put them in a small movable run I have by themselves with food and water and they usually recover within a week

 

[chickens really]

Does he have access to swim? Let him swim he will rehab himself...Ducklings are clumsy...Trip over their own feet....

Cheers!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

My 2 week old duckling has a really bad limp and I checked for any thorns or signs of injury but looks normal what shall I do please help

Another thought: is your duckling getting enough niacin? Niacin deficiency can cause lameness in ducks. Here's a thread on the topic that may be helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ies-in-goslings-ducklings-growth-leg-problems.