Limping and now one leg straight back

[btegu]

New to ducks so not sure what I should be doing. I have four Cayuga ducks 3 months old. Noticed one limping 6 days ago. I crated her for two days and let her back out. Limp was slightly improved(far left duck in video). It was worse the next day and she stopped walking the next. I thought limp was from right foot how ever now that she is crated again she keeps her left straight out the back (pic). She has a vet apt in 2 days. Anything I can be doing now? I'm pretty sure this is an injury not diet related. No open wounds, nothing visual.

... guess I can't upload a video here

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Reducing her movement is the best thing to do right now until your vet appointment. Is there any heat or swelling? You can compare the two legs too.

 

[btegu]

Knee seemed warm and she did not want to bend it. No swelling.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Is it warmer than her knee on the other side?

 

[btegu]

Nothing that stands out. Next day the leg is not stuck out any more she keeps them both under her now.

x-ray is clean vet can see nothing wrong and thinks it could be genetic neurological issue. Possibly soft tissue injury she cant see in x-ray. She has feeling in her feet but unable to flex both feet forward. Gonna try anti inflammatory and anti biotic with rest, but nothing more they can do. May need to be put down.

Is this a normal duck thing, just bad genetics ?

 

[Jenbirdee]

It definitely will not hurt and may help to start her on niacin supplements.
1 ml per day orally over a small dish of treats or directly by syringe following instructions here
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/
This is the best

I would give her soakings in lukewarm Epson salt water too
Try not to let her drink any
I hope she gets well

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Agreed with trying niacin. Would be worth a shot.