Muscovy hen's wing is hanging down...Help?

[casportpony]

Possibly regrowth still so the weight is bothering her..Correct?..

She looks like she has fully grown wing feathers, so no, I don't think that's it. Plus, when it's wing droop due to feather growth, it's usually both sides and the wing doesn't droop from that high up.

 

[chickens really]

She looks like she has fully grown wing feathers, so no, I don't think that's it. Plus, when it's wing droop due to feather growth, it's usually both sides and the wing doesn't droop from that high up.

Sorry but mine never grown in exactly at the same time and yes issues arise definitely but I never experience as many as you have..

 

[Skye'sDucks]

She has full flight feathers; her sisters have been flying. My mom just went to the store, but when she comes back I'll ask for her help in checking her wing again. I'm hoping its not serious, either. She seems to be doing fine but I'll keep a close eye on her.

And yeah, I know I can't worry about every little hiccup, and understand how tough ducks are. Still, when stuff seems a little more out of the ordinary I like to check it out.

 

[casportpony]

She has full flight feathers; her sisters have been flying. My mom just went to the store, but when she comes back I'll ask for her help in checking her wing again. I'm hoping its not serious, either. She seems to be doing fine but I'll keep a close eye on her.

And yeah, I know I can't worry about every little hiccup, and understand how tough ducks are. Still, when stuff seems a little more out of the ordinary I like to check it out.

Wise to be safe rather than sorry. As long as the bone isn't exposed or broken she should heal fairly quickly. Let me know if I need to make a video that shows how to examine a duck's wing.

IMO, a wing that looks like this warrants a thorough exam.

 

[Skye'sDucks]

Wise to be safe rather than sorry. As long as the bone isn't exposed or broken she should heal fairly quickly. Let me know if I need to make a video that shows how to examine a duck's wing.

IMO, a wing that looks like this warrants a thorough exam.

I agree. If you have time, could you make a video? My mom is still out so I'm just sitting around waiting to do it. I'm sure we could look over it well, but I'd like to be thorough. From my check this morning I didn't seem to see or feel any bones that were broken or sticking out, but I can't be sure I missed something.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Always better to have two people one to hold one to examine a squirmy bird.

 

[Skye'sDucks]

A rainstorm blew through and we couldn't check her wing until now, but when we did, there didn't appear to be anything wrong with it.

No hotness, swelling, broken bones, or anything protruding. We made sure to compare it to the good wing and nothing seemed out of place.

I'm thinking that perhaps its a small sprain, and nothing serious? I'll be keeping my eye on her to make sure it doesn't get worse.

 

[NoFlyBackFarm]

Sounds like a sprain. I would separate her off and monitor her.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I actually wouldn't separate her. She could injure herself trying to get out. Best to just let her be.

 

[Skye'sDucks]

I want to let her be. I think she'd be happiest with the flock and checking up on her several times a day will be good monitoring. Thank you for the reply, though.