My ducks leg

[Josh Miller]

My duck's leg is broken or sprained. She can walk on it at times. I made a leg splint with too sticks, cloth and some electric tape(I didnt have any other tape).

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Are you sure it isn't a niacin deficiency?
What is it being fed?

 

[happyhens1972]

Hi Josh. Welcome to BYC xx

If the leg is broken, it really needs vet attention. The bone can become infected if not set properly and that will cause a lot of pain and has the potential to kill her. Have you manipulated the leg to check for a break? If not, it might be worth some GENTLE exploration.

If it is just a sprain, a splint might help support it but make sure it doesn't interfere with the bending of any joints...her hip, knee or ankle....as that will just put more pressure on the sprain.

Also, is she with other ducks? Some calm female company might be appreciated but keep any drakes away from her as mating attempts will also put undue pressure on her injury.

Hope she's feeling better soon xx

 

[Josh Miller]

Are you sure it isn't a thiamine deficiency?
What is it being fed?

shes being fed 18% waterfoul feed and sometimes green peas and carrots

 

[Josh Miller]

Are you sure it isn't a thiamine deficiency?
What is it being fed?

Hi Josh. Welcome to BYC xx

If the leg is broken, it really needs vet attention. The bone can become infected if not set properly and that will cause a lot of pain and has the potential to kill her. Have you manipulated the leg to check for a break? If not, it might be worth some GENTLE exploration.

If it is just a sprain, a splint might help support it but make sure it doesn't interfere with the bending of any joints...her hip, knee or ankle....as that will just put more pressure on the sprain.

Also, is she with other ducks? Some calm female company might be appreciated but keep any drakes away from her as mating attempts will also put undue pressure on her injury.

Hope she's feeling better soon xx

She my only pet as of right now. Im hoping to get some chickens and other ducks for her company

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Waterfowl feed should have the niacin content on the guaranteed analysis tag on the bag. If not, it may be necessary to call the manufacturer to ask what the guaranteed parts per million niacin is in the feed.

http://metzerfarms.blogspot.com/2011/03/are-my-ducklings-leg-problems-due-to.html

 

[happyhens1972]

She my only pet as of right now. Im hoping to get some chickens and other ducks for her company

Yeah, she really needs company of her own kind hon, but for now, keep her warm and comfortable, maybe give her a stuffed toy to cuddle up to for comfort. Let her rest so put her food and water in easy reach and don't let her swim x

 

[chickens really]

OP said leg is broken..Not a Deficancy...Not a lack in buddies..

 

[chickens really]

Where is the break and did it puncture the skin?....

 

[happyhens1972]

OP said leg is broken..Not a Deficancy...Not a lack in buddies..

OP says her leg is sprained or broken. My advice was for a duck with a sprained leg. My advice for a broken leg was 'vet attention'.

ChickenCanoe was pointing out that thiamine deficiency can cause leg issues too.