New duckling - Foot troubles!

aleanamarie

In the Brooder
Feb 26, 2017
11
0
14
Banner Elk, NC
Good morning! Yesterday morning I assisted my duckling that had pipped and was on the 3rd of no progress. I had a successful hatch, no blood, but his legs were shakey (more than normal) and he couldn't prop himself up at all, on could lay on his side because his feet were shaking. Yesterday, he was offered water with electrolytes and scratch, via medicine dropper, and dish... Hard to tell if he took any in, but hopeful. He has pooped, so that's a good sign. Here is my question:
His left foot is perfectly fine, the right is turned inward, like it seems like that bone may be bent, not the webbing
400
. I will add a photo for reference. Please help or any advice is appreciated.
 
Is it getting around now that its had time to recover from the hatch?
If not, I think you can make a little ducky foot brace and straighten it out a bit to get it going the right direction.
I've not had to do one, but I'm pretty sure I've seen posts over the years here with some types of splints you could try.
 

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom