Is this a deformity or slipped tendon?

[Miss Lydia]

I have put a card board boot on he still wants to walk on his ankle not the foot but maybe with a full day of splitting that leg will come back into it going to try everything I can to help him.

I was thinking if the foot can be laid out even if for now he isn't walking on it at least it will keep the foot in the normal position not curled . And yes Using Poultry cell has come highly recommended on here for struggling ducklings with leg issues. Please keep us updated.
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[Paslittleangel1990]

I was thinking if the foot can be laid out even if for now he isn't walking on it at least it will keep the foot in the normal position not curled . And yes Using Poultry cell has come highly recommended on here for struggling ducklings with leg issues. Please keep us updated.
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Thank you, I will keep updated I picked this lil duckling out myself so when I discovered his leg this morning I was very disheartened to see it. I have had 2 others that had injured there leg as adult birds but never had this happen in one of my babies. Will keep updating as he gets better.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Could the duckling have injured his leg somehow? Maybe broken a bone?

 

[Paslittleangel1990]

Could the duckling have injured his leg somehow? Maybe broken a bone?

I don't think it's broken, he doesn't seem to be in pain and he's been super active but putting the niacin to him and taped his foot will see what happens

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks for updating we're pulling for the little one.

 

[Paslittleangel1990]

I've been so worries about this duckling that I was looking at both his feet today and the curled one now has his flipper open but a curled leg and today I discovered he has this extra little toe. His leg is most likely a deformity as the bone in his leg is a u shape, that has a extra growth off it as well, vet stated that if it doesnt start to straiten out with the rooster booster and the taping of foot there might not be much they can do as this might be a genetic issue. Will find out monday.

 

[Luv Ducks]

I bet he can adapt to his deformity if you decide to keep it. I just wouldn't breed it in case it would pass it on. He or she can probably still make a good pet. I pray it gets better soon.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I hope it improves also, if it doesn’t and you decide to keep it soft bedding to keep the skin from breaking down would be a must.

 

[Paslittleangel1990]

Going to see what can be done to help it get around even if that means keeping his foot taped and a bandage on it. He's still a happy duck may turn out to just be a coop duck.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I hope you get good news tomorrow. Please keep us posted.