The Duck Thread

[Alexandra33]

Hey, guys, sorry for yet ANOTHER question concerning the same duck!

As I was preparing to mow the yard today, I noticed that one of my Mallard girls is "walking" (rather, dragging herself along) oddly. Any idea what might be causing this? She seems to be okay otherwise; eating, drinking, and foraging normally.

~Alex

 

[ToriHenning1234]

So, I have two 6 week old ducks and two 1 1/2 month old ducks. 3 of them hang out together and usually stick together. But the other guy is a bit of a loner. He just keeps to himself. Is that normal? I thought ducks loved the company of other ducks

 

[Hayden W]

Here are my broodies. Shadow the blue Swedish and browny the muscovy, and my muscovy drake aflack

 

[Ren2014]

Hey, guys, sorry for yet ANOTHER question concerning the same duck!

As I was preparing to mow the yard today, I noticed that one of my Mallard girls is "walking" (rather, dragging herself along) oddly. Any idea what might be causing this? She seems to be okay otherwise; eating, drinking, and foraging normally.

~Alex

No clue but more questions... Is that the only way she is walking? Or, does she walk normally some and then dragging some? How is she acting in water? Can you put her in some water and then watch for her preening and stretching out her wings to she if she gets up or stays squatting?

 

[Alexandra33]

No clue but more questions... Is that the only way she is walking? Or, does she walk normally some and then dragging some? How is she acting in water? Can you put her in some water and then watch for her preening and stretching out her wings to she if she gets up or stays squatting?

Celine does start to walk normally when we approach her, since she's not too keen on people and is interested in getting away. Then, she gradually starts sagging again the longer she waddles along. I'll try putting her in the pond to see what she does.

Thanks for the suggestion!

~Alex

 

[Sarkchick]

The picture of our binding for angel wing. We'll see if this picture stays up.

That looks good. A lot like mine. I removed it after 3 days and wing stayed in place. He has been back with the flock over 24 hours and it still looks good. Good luck, Linda

 

[NathanZee]

Hey, guys, sorry for yet ANOTHER question concerning the same duck!

As I was preparing to mow the yard today, I noticed that one of my Mallard girls is "walking" (rather, dragging herself along) oddly. Any idea what might be causing this? She seems to be okay otherwise; eating, drinking, and foraging normally.

~Alex

Did you check her feet for cuts, bruises, sores, bumblefoot, etc?

 

[Ren2014]

Celine does start to walk normally when we approach her, since she's not too keen on people and is interested in getting away. Then, she gradually starts sagging again the longer she waddles along. I'll try putting her in the pond to see what she does.

Thanks for the suggestion!

~Alex

Is she laying eggs regularly? She could be egg bound

 

[Ren2014]

Hey, guys, sorry for yet ANOTHER question concerning the same duck!

As I was preparing to mow the yard today, I noticed that one of my Mallard girls is "walking" (rather, dragging herself along) oddly. Any idea what might be causing this? She seems to be okay otherwise; eating, drinking, and foraging normally.

~Alex

@Amiga
@Miss Lydia
@RubyNala97
@jtn42248
@Pyxis
??

 

[Pyxis]

Hey, guys, sorry for yet ANOTHER question concerning the same duck! As I was preparing to mow the yard today, I noticed that one of my Mallard girls is "walking" (rather, dragging herself along) oddly. Any idea what might be causing this? She seems to be okay otherwise; eating, drinking, and foraging normally. ~Alex

@Amiga @Miss Lydia @RubyNala97 @jtn42248 @Pyxis ??

I'm going to second checking her for bumblefoot etc because in that video when she does get up and start walking semi normally at the end she seems to be really limping on her left leg. Any way she could have injured it, perhaps a sprain or even a break?