Runner duck with prolapse now limping

[lesliececil]

about a week ago we found one of our Runners with a prolapsed oviduct. We washed it and pushed it back in and kept her isolated for about a week. Seemed to be getting better so let her rejoin the flock and forage in the yard. Two days later she started limping and today she is holding the foot in the air. Looking closer her foot seems to be slightly swollen along the middle toe. Concerned about infection we started her Duramycin-10 (sp?) and have added a vitamin supplement to the water. Still keeping her isolated. We have thought all this is related to the prolaspe but this evening we have ANOTHER hen holding her foot up. Now I am thinking it could be something else. They are eating Purina Layena Sunfresh recipe. Can anyone help us??

 

[crowbirdwoman]

poor ducky pin them both up and wait for tens days to put them back with others.


Bumblefoot in poultry and waterfowl

Bumble-foot is a common infection for domesticated poultry and waterfowl such as chickens and ducks.

Due to constant walking on hard, rough, or sharp surfaces birds can develop small wounds on bottom of their feet.

These wounds are very susceptible to infection by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria which can cause bumble-foot in poultry and waterfowl.

Treatment often requires opening the wound to drain the pus and antibiotic treatment.

good luck