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

[Miss Lydia]

The male duck continues to keep his foot bent as he feels pain. I guess he truly feels pain. I wrapped it, but he always bends the tarsus downwards. The female duck has bubble on both his feet and I wrapped them.

The wheelchair has arrived...but the board was broked, so I am asking for a replacement and it will take more weeks. There wasn't some styrofoam innside the box! I've also noticed that the board is really big; my duck is very small compared to it, so I'm afraid he will not be able to move the wheelchair...I asked the vendor to make a smaller board, but he's asking me for other money, otherwise he will send the same board for free. I also paid the customs duties once because I live in Italy unlike the vendor that lives in UK.

I'm so sorry you have waited so long. Maybe you should just ask for a refund and try someone else or make one yourself? There should be info on making one on line. It might not be fancy but as long as it works.
Did you use drawing slave on the feet where there is bumble? You may need to open up the bumble and remove the infection, but take pictures first so we can make sure what your dealing with is bumble.

 

[Miss Lydia]

http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/mmissue159.htm
Just to give you some idea on maybe making one yourself or getting someone you know to help you? There are tons of idea on line.

 

[Cristian_01]

I'm so sorry you have waited so long. Maybe you should just ask for a refund and try someone else or make one yourself? There should be info on making one on line. It might not be fancy but as long as it works.
Did you use drawing slave on the feet where there is bumble? You may need to open up the bumble and remove the infection, but take pictures first so we can make sure what your dealing with is bumble.

I'm dealing with the vendor about the possibility of making a smaller board more suitable for my male duck. The homemade wheelchair doesn't convince me because it seems like a tank than a chair.

I used this cream for the female duck, but the drawing salve could be better?: https://www.zooplus.it/shop/cani/cu...gs8DaJXkaArUIEALw_wcB&activeVariant=2475453.0

I have just ordered a bottle of liquid calcium for the disabled male. In fact, I've always thought he could have a calcium deficiency; neither him nor her like grit.
Now my main question is: How many milliliters administer? Should I stick a syringe straight in his throat for a correct admistration?

 

[Miss Lydia]

That is great I hope it works out.

Here is info on administering liquid meds
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/
drakes don't usually need extra calcium since they don't lay eggs. Have you ever given Liquid B complex that is what we give for lameness that can happen from a niacin deficiency.

here is info on niacin def.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.75862/

 

[Cristian_01]

That is great I hope it works out.

Here is info on administering liquid meds
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/
drakes don't usually need extra calcium since they don't lay eggs. Have you ever given Liquid B complex that is what we give for lameness that can happen from a niacin deficiency.

here is info on niacin def.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.75862/

But my drake has legs dysplasia and he's not walking or putting on his winter plumage. He's currently keeping his foot closed because of some sort of arthrosis. I should administer him some calcium. I read it can improve both the bones and the feathers. Drakes require a lower amount of calcium than females. Could you suggest the right dosage?

I have been trying to give Niacin powder from Nutricost, but I don't think it is enough. B complex was administered in the past.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Lets see if @casportpony can help since I haven't a clue.

@Goosebaby

 

[Miss Lydia]

Lets see f @casportpony can help since I haven't a clue,.

@Goosebaby

I've been looking online for info on giving calcium to a drake and can't find anything it's all about females and laying problems.
There is plenty of info on treating dogs with Dysplasia so maybe you need to go by the weight of your drake in comparison to a dog's weight and dose accordingly. I sure wish I could help more. Is there the possibility of getting a vet to look at him?

 

[Cristian_01]

I've been looking online for info on giving calcium to a drake and can't find anything it's all about females and laying problems.
There is plenty of info on treating dogs with Dysplasia so maybe you need to go by the weight of your drake in comparison to a dog's weight and dose accordingly. I sure wish I could help more. Is there the possibility of getting a vet to look at him?

Here's an article about giving calcium both to hens and drakes. https://ducksofprovidence.com/calcium-for-ducks/

My problem is that I don't understand the percentage %.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'm going to tag @Jenbirdee she may have info that can help.

 

[Jenbirdee]

What I found, said a Drake can havecalcium gluconate at 50-100 mg/kg
(If you use the Durvet liquid calcium gluconate 23% there are 230 mg per one ML so adjust accordingly)
monitoring for 5 days.
for absorption
Pair with vitamin D3 (281-633 IU/kg) for uptake

Is there any possibility you can take him to a vet? He’s supposed to have phosphorus too.