Pekin swollen hocks and wet feather

[Newbyduckowner]

Buddy is about 8 weeks and has struggled to keep up with the others. He can only walk a couple yards at a time then has to lay down. His leg joints remain swollen. He has wet feather. All area avian vets are booked. I’ve treated all the Pekins with B complex 1 ml daily for several weeks. Now, my rouens are on top of him, scratched his back and drew blood, so now the chickens are pecking at him. I now have him in his own fence along with another Pekin who is slightly lame but not as bad.

I want to simply purchase and administer whatever antibiotic/anti inflammatory/or whatever else is recommended. I’m willing to inject if necessary.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That's so sad. Are you sure Buddy and his pal have been getting full 1 ml daily? Have you posted pictures in another thread?

 

[Newbyduckowner]

Buddy is the one laying down. His friend is also a little pigeon toed, but at least he can keep up with the crowd. He’s just in the enclosure as a companion.

I read that a warm bath with Dawn dish soap could help with wet feather, so we will do that later today. I’m just very concerned that he is having pain and can’t keep up with his group. He gets left behind and just lays in the yard by himself. Then the chickens and Rouen ducks pick on him.

 

[Newbyduckowner]

That's so sad. Are you sure Buddy and his pal have been getting full 1 ml daily? Have you posted pictures in another thread?

Yes, he gets the majority of the 1 ml. I’ve actually drawn up an extra .25 recently, just to be sure.

 

[Newbyduckowner]

Buddy is about 8 weeks and has struggled to keep up with the others. He can only walk a couple yards at a time then has to lay down. His leg joints remain swollen. He has wet feather. All area avian vets are booked. I’ve treated all the Pekins with B complex 1 ml daily for several weeks. Now, my rouens are on top of him, scratched his back and drew blood, so now the chickens are pecking at him. I now have him in his own fence along with another Pekin who is slightly lame but not as bad.

I want to simply purchase and administer whatever antibiotic/anti inflammatory/or whatever else is recommended. I’m willing to inject if necessary.

Please, can somebody tell me what I can buy at a farm store to treat him? I’ll do anything to improve his quality of life. These are my pets and watching them flourish is therapy for me, like an aquarium is therapy for others. Thank you!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Let me tag some members who know about meds and doseage, does Buddy get pool time? giving him pool tie daily he can wash himself real good and preen his feathers and get the oil from his preen gland spread all over his feathers.

He will need a safe way in and out of the pool too. Swimming will also help build muscle in his legs.

@casportpony
@Isaac 0

 

[demonic]

Buddy is about 8 weeks and has struggled to keep up with the others. He can only walk a couple yards at a time then has to lay down. His leg joints remain swollen. He has wet feather. All area avian vets are booked. I’ve treated all the Pekins with B complex 1 ml daily for several weeks. Now, my rouens are on top of him, scratched his back and drew blood, so now the chickens are pecking at him. I now have him in his own fence along with another Pekin who is slightly lame but not as bad.

I want to simply purchase and administer whatever antibiotic/anti inflammatory/or whatever else is recommended. I’m willing to inject if necessary.

So sorry! Thats sad. It’s a good thing u seperated Buddy and his friend. Is there a pool for him so he can clean himself? So far I think you are doing good, and the dawn dish soap bath. I’m not that experienced with ducks that much so I hope someone more experienced can answer. Hope buddy and his friend feel better!

 

[Newbyduckowner]

Let me tag some members who know about meds and doseage, does Buddy get pool time? giving him pool tie daily he can wash himself real good and preen his feathers and get the oil from his preen gland spread all over his feathers.

He will need a safe way in and out of the pool too. Swimming will also help build muscle in his legs.

@casportpony
@Isaac 0

Oh, thank you!!

He rarely wants in the pool. When he gets wet, he stays wet for hours. We will bathe him tonight and blow dry him, and hope it helps.

thank you!!

 

[casportpony]

I really think you should consult with a veterinarian.

 

[Newbyduckowner]

Yes, scheduling 2-3 weeks out. He needs treatment sooner. I can’t afford emergency visits. Hoping someone here can give me immediate insight so I can get the ball rolling for him.