The Ugly Duckling

You may want to post on the' duck threads' and get their opinions. Maybe the others bully him when you aren't around. That could be why he reacts when they bump him or come near him. Not pain necessarily but fear of them.

Has he had a chance to swim in bathtub or other? Generally they do better on water because their weight is supported, and any swimming motions may soothe his leg. I'm guessing here, have never been around ducklings.

I have read about ducks that lost a leg and they do quite well on water. Wondering what a experienced avian vet would say. Maybe an amputation would be easier to adjust to and hopefully relieve pain, after recuperation.
Great advice!

Start with a kiddie pool
 
:frowWelcome from New Orleans, sorry you are having to go through this, however, you have come to the right place as far as compassion and looking for the best answer is concerned. You have gotten some good advice already. If it were me I would post on the duck site for more advice regarding your little friend's leg. IMO his quality of life is most important,( which he seems to have) the Duck peeps will know more about those things than I do. Good luck, I truely hope all works out for your little guy, he is lucky to have you. :hugs
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC! :frow

Good luck with your duckling. Some birds overcome all deformities and live a quality life. Others dont fair as well. You will have to be the judge fir this little guy.

Great to have you aboard and welcome to our roost! :)
 
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You may want to post on the' duck threads' and get their opinions. Maybe the others bully him when you aren't around. That is what I worry about with my entire flock, endlessly! With 70+ birds I spend a lot of time on their social structure LOL! That could be why he reacts when they bump him or come near him. Not pain necessarily but fear of them. I hope you are right because I can work with that!

Has he had a chance to swim in bathtub or other? Generally they do better on water because their weight is supported, and any swimming motions may soothe his leg. I'm guessing here, have never been around ducklings.

I have read about ducks that lost a leg and they do quite well on water. Wondering what a experienced avian vet would say. Maybe an amputation would be easier to adjust to and hopefully relieve pain, after recuperation.
 

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