Meet Grounder; my one eye guinea

[Moonbeam Guineas]

Chick Splints

I been slowly bring the flipper forward. And getting Webby to push off my finger. I did look at the chicken splints and will place an order.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

I think the gentle physical therapy you're doing is a good idea and (carefully supervised, of course) water therapy may be, too; at the very least, the swim time will be fun.

Kudos for all your efforts to help the little one...hoping Webby's foot function improves!

 

[Moonbeam Guineas]

Holding the joint in a more natural angle is definitely something I would do. There are some nice splints for poultry being 3D printed, for example:

www.etsy.com/listing/8

Holding the joint in a more natural angle is definitely something I would do. There are some nice splints for poultry being 3D printed, for example:

www.etsy.com/listing/823045558

We got the duck boots today. Been very stressful. I can't get the flipper into any normal position. So I tryed it on backward to see if Webby could stand better but all she did was keep her leg kicked out behind her, so I fastened it to her normal leg and she kept both legs out behind her. I made a little sling so she could stand but the sling was incorrect (my bad) and acted like a diaper..and I noticed no poops..so I took it all off and let her have a warm bath, she warm and cozy now. I talked with Grounders vet and she said to add some poultry cell, so she has been getting that now for a day. She did go outside for a few yesterday and zoomed around the grass with her gimpy foot. I guess I could have it amputated but it seems to bother me more then it bothers her...and then what a duck with one foot..its not like a guinea with one eye

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Bummer about the boots, but maybe worth trying again later..?

The supplement is a good idea - if the foot problem's cause is a deficiency (like niacin deficiency), it should help.

Your kindness is inspiring. Wishing you and your birds the best.

 

[Mixed flock enthusiast]

We got the duck boots today. Been very stressful. I can't get the flipper into any normal position. So I tryed it on backward to see if Webby could stand better but all she did was keep her leg kicked out behind her, so I fastened it to her normal leg and she kept both legs out behind her. I made a little sling so she could stand but the sling was incorrect (my bad) and acted like a diaper..and I noticed no poops..so I took it all off and let her have a warm bath, she warm and cozy now. I talked with Grounders vet and she said to add some poultry cell, so she has been getting that now for a day. She did go outside for a few yesterday and zoomed around the grass with her gimpy foot. I guess I could have it amputated but it seems to bother me more then it bothers her...and then what a duck with one foot..its not like a guinea with one eye

You might try posting on the diseases and emergencies forum, or the duck forum. Depending on what’s going on with her joint, you may need to more slowly get it back to the right position, but you have a better chance of doing that now while she’s growing. What does she do with the door in water? What kind of duck is she? Is a vet an option?

We are currently treating an adult Welsh Harlequin duck for a bumblefoot that turned into a joint/bone infection. I’ve been looking into amputation in case this doesn’t work, and the consensus seems to be that ducks don’t do well with amputation because of their weight and waddle walking gait. I am still thinking I might try amputation with my duck if need be, since she is a light (5 lb) breed. Perkins are heavy bodied though and probably wouldn’t do we’ll. I hope your duckling does well!

 

[Moonbeam Guineas]

Waddle around sweet Webby, today we put her to sleep. Our hearts are broken ..she was the sweetest little bird..
"Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right.."

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Kudos for trying to help Webby. My condolences.

 

[theoldchick]

I love this story!

 

[Sydney65]

Waddle around sweet Webby, today we put her to sleep. Our hearts are broken ..she was the sweetest little bird..
"Don't worry about a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right.."
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I'm so sorry - you seemed so optimistic. Was she no longer able to get around on it or did something else go wrong?

 

[Moonbeam Guineas]

I'm so sorry - you seemed so optimistic. Was she no longer able to get around on it or did something else go wrong?

She just couldn't walk, as she got older she was becoming frustrated with herself and believe her little leg had some pain. What Webby taught me, was ducks are amazing and so very sweet.