Hello! My soon to be ex husband surprised me with a Pekin for Valentines. I had been asking for a duck pretty much for the entire 7 years we were together, why he decided just months before our divorce is beyond me. We raised chickens when we lived out in the country - bard rock, road island reds, crested polish, fancy foots, I can't even remember all the different breeds we had (I miss my chickens) but anyways about 2 weeks ago now poor Rosie was attacked (I assume) by something and was found in the back yard just laying on the ground. She's able to hop on one foot but the left leg seemed broken so I followed google advice and local farmers advice of resetting and splinting it (The injury and repair both happened the same day) She's eating, seems to sleep okay, doesn't seem to be in any pain but cannot put any weight on that left leg or even fully extend it. I'm afraid I'm going to lose my sweet Rosie.
I'm open to any and all advice. I just want her well again. She's been such a sweet duck, she follows me around the yard and likes to stand on the front porch and peck at the door - taunting the cats I think or just wanting to be let back in. Currently I've made a lil house for her out of a large tote, i keep it lined with a soft towel and some cedar shavings, she has fresh water and I change out her box at least once every two days if not more often depending on cleanliness.
Before she broke her leg I was allowing her to swim in the tub - as seen in my avatar - but I've been afraid to do so until she's healed which I have no idea how long it takes. I broke my arm in 04 in a bad car accident and it took 6-8 weeks for it to heal. IDK in duck terms. I don't want to have to put her down because I have no idea how to process a duck - nor would I really want to. Any help would be appreciated.....Take care fellow Pekin owners. Night night.
