MY DUCK hasn't been able to walk for 6 MONTHS.

[Sir Sacabambaspis]

Ciao! That would be great, but I got a refund a few days ago and the Etsy vendor is designing a new wheelchair for my duck exclusively...so I don't know how to act now. This is the standard wheelchair: https://www.etsy.com/it/listing/4357283924/sedia-a-rotelle-regolabile-per-anatre?ls=r&ref=hp_recent_activity_hub-5&sr_prefetch=0&pf_from=home_non_recs&sts=1&content_source=96ad63e0407c3a9ded65fc8eecdc5413%3ALTd03cf32bd07d76b7c332d5dfff2fe40cdbfbafa1&logging_key=96ad63e0407c3a9ded65fc8eecdc5413:LTd03cf32bd07d76b7c332d5dfff2fe40cdbfbafa1

Oh okay! I hope the redesigning goes well and it arrives good!

I would appreciate your help; we can keep in touch. The vendor should bring some news to me, first. My drake isn't a big duck, so the board needs to be custom-made, otherwise he won't move.

Sure thing! If you end up needing me to print somethin' I can make it just about whatever measurement you need. Just tag me asking for a PM if you need anything I might be able to help with! Italian is my second language but I'm very fluent so I can write in Italian for further clarification as well.

Hope his wheelchair works well though!

 

[Cristian_01]

Oh okay! I hope the redesigning goes well and it arrives good!

Sure thing! If you end up needing me to print somethin' I can make it just about whatever measurement you need. Just tag me asking for a PM if you need anything I might be able to help with! Italian is my second language but I'm very fluent so I can write in Italian for further clarification as well.

Hope his wheelchair works well though!

I eventually ordered a wheelchair designed for adult chickens from the same vendor, because it fits my duck size. It will take 3 weeks to be delivered, at least...However, my duck is worsening because he struggles a lot to find a good position to rest inside his box. I give him liquid calcium without the D3 vitamin because I don't understand the right dosage. I should start give him flex seeds, I guess. I'm worried...he should swim every single day but I can't provide lukewarm water in the pool. A tub is too small to do exercises.

 

[Cristian_01]

@Sir Sacabambaspis

Here's my duck with the wheelchair. Unfortunately he can't touch the ground properly because the wheels can't be lowered more. He barely can when there is no foam rubber under his belly. It is 1 cm thick and I can find a thinner one, but it wouldn't solve the problem entirely.
I was wondering if you would be able to model and print 4 new smaller wheels in order to let the duck touch the ground with the sole of his feet. I will give you all the measurements if you will.

The positive thing is that he can stand straight so far. Sometimes he took some little steps, but he usually pushes himself onwards with the whole body.​

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Sir Sacabambaspis View attachment 4289848Here's my duck with the wheelchair. Unfortunately he can't touch the ground properly because the wheels can't be lowered more. He barely can when there is no foam rubber under his belly. It is 1 cm thick and I can find a thinner one, but it wouldn't solve the problem entirely.​

I was wondering if you would be able to model and print 4 new smaller wheels in order to let the duck touch the ground with the sole of his feet. I will give you all the measurements if you will.​

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The positive thing is that he can stand straight so far. Sometimes he took some little steps, but he usually pushes himself onwards with the whole body.​

He is getting some excerise so until it warms up temp wise don't worry about him swimming. Using his legs the best he can is exercise enough for now. He looks great in it too. I hope @Sir Sacabambaspis can help.

 

[Sir Sacabambaspis]

@Sir Sacabambaspis View attachment 4289848Here's my duck with the wheelchair. Unfortunately he can't touch the ground properly because the wheels can't be lowered more. He barely can when there is no foam rubber under his belly. It is 1 cm thick and I can find a thinner one, but it wouldn't solve the problem entirely.​

I was wondering if you would be able to model and print 4 new smaller wheels in order to let the duck touch the ground with the sole of his feet. I will give you all the measurements if you will.​

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The positive thing is that he can stand straight so far. Sometimes he took some little steps, but he usually pushes himself onwards with the whole body.​

Oh goodness, that sounds like a bit of a conundrum! I can absolutely print some smaller wheels for you! Just tell me the dimensions and I'll try to make something I can print and sent over to you

 

[Cristian_01]

Oh goodness, that sounds like a bit of a conundrum! I can absolutely print some smaller wheels for you! Just tell me the dimensions and I'll try to make something I can print and sent over to you

@Sir Sacabambaspis​

Thank you so much! I'm going to share the dimensions with you in a few days. I has been busy.

 

[Cristian_01]

@Sir Sacabambaspis​

Thank you so much! I'm going to share the dimensions with you in a few days. I has been busy.

@Sir Sacabambaspis​

Hi, sorry to not having mentioned you again. I am currently considering to search for smaller wheels inside a DIY shop.

Every wheel can be unscrewed; I didn't consider it when i did ask for your help... I would need to lower the height by 1/1,5 cm.

I am going to check for the wheels today. Let's just keep in touch for my next update. What I would glad if they were modified are the four stick; they should also be lowered because are not confortable for my duck.

 

[Cristian_01]

@Sir Sacabambaspis @Miss Lydia

I made the adjustment! Now it's much better for him. He can move forward and rotate slowly. Both his chest and belly are completely covered with new feathers and I saw a little patch of green on his neck!

There's only an issue I found out. The second toenail of his right foot has an hard lump underneath. What it could be? Is it a bubblefoot case? Is it healthy bending his foot like he did in the photo?