Need some help with little duckling

[pirtykitty]

I don't think you should bandaid it.. It won't put any weight on it till it stops hurting and starts to heal.. Fred's leg trailed for about a week when it was brused.. After about a week of floating in the warm water it slowly started to work again but was awhile before weight could be put on it..

 

[kycklingmamma]

You could also try to give it some vitamin E
Pierce a capsule with a needle and squirt conten into its mouth a few times daily for a week, or until it seems better. Do this in conjunction with the niacin (brewers yeast). Ducklings need way more vitamins than chickens.

Keep it warm and still...

Kycklingmamma

 

[farmertank]

I couldn't get the bandaid to stick, so I'll scratch that idea. I will make him swim every 2 hours during the day and when I cuddle him I will massage it and keep it limber. He is very calm and likes to sit and peep softly to me.


I will get some vit. E too



Thank you.

Julie

 

[Wifezilla]

Best of luck.

 

[pirtykitty]

Julie,
"Little Bit" is going to be one spoiled little duckling when he/she gets well!!! You are going to have a buddy for life... I enjoyed careing for Fred when he sprained his leg... He still gives me duck kisses and loves to sleep in my lap ( with towel of course) lol...

 

[farmertank]

Sorry I haven't gotton back to you. I had a friend pass away and the last 2 days have been a nightmare.

I had to put the little one asleep. He had what I would call a seizure and wasn't righ after that. He couldn't hold his head up, and his whole body would shake. I felt it was for the best.

Thanks for everybody helping me. I just had a very bad weekend.


Julie

 

[Luvducks]

So Sorry For You.