Hi,
We hatched 6 Indian runner and Indian Runner cross Welsh Harlequin ducks this year. They are about 3 months old and all hang around together, as a group, in their pond area with their parents (about 2 years old), who were also hatched and raised by us.
One of the ducklings developed a limp 5 days ago. She is able to walk on it, albeit not comfortably, as weight bearing seems to be an issue. She is able to swim, wet and drink as usual. There are no visible signs of injury and there is no swelling. The older ducks do occasionally harass their little ones, so I am guessing this may be a sprain?
It has been 5 days and there isn't much change in her, how long should I leave her before taking her to a vet? She seems happy enough, but I'm unsure what a vet would do that I can't do at home...rest, keep her quiet etc.
Thank you
Lisa
We hatched 6 Indian runner and Indian Runner cross Welsh Harlequin ducks this year. They are about 3 months old and all hang around together, as a group, in their pond area with their parents (about 2 years old), who were also hatched and raised by us.
One of the ducklings developed a limp 5 days ago. She is able to walk on it, albeit not comfortably, as weight bearing seems to be an issue. She is able to swim, wet and drink as usual. There are no visible signs of injury and there is no swelling. The older ducks do occasionally harass their little ones, so I am guessing this may be a sprain?
It has been 5 days and there isn't much change in her, how long should I leave her before taking her to a vet? She seems happy enough, but I'm unsure what a vet would do that I can't do at home...rest, keep her quiet etc.
Thank you
Lisa