tight leg band = sprained leg?

[Chickenkate17]

I just got 3 ducklings this week. I was planning to remove the leg bands today, but then realized I needed to do it pronto because one of the bands looked very tight on one duckling. When I got her band removed she was limping....I think this is because the band was too tight.

Any suggestions?? Should I just wait a couple days and see if things get better? Is there anything I can do to help her? Her energy level and appetite are good and she does move around, but just limps.

Thanks!! I'm new to ducks!!

 

[Kevin565]

Does it appear any circulation was cut off? Any swelling?

 

[Chickenkate17]

It looks a tiny bit swollen...I can't tell if her leg/foot is a different color or anything because she's black. She does seem to be putting more weight on it than a couple hours ago, seems like a good sign.

 

[Kevin565]

That appears to be a good sign. I would defiantly monitor the rest of the day and reevaluate the leg in the morning.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

if they were from a hatchery and shipped with leg bands (spiral) they can become too tight too fast. The limping usually resolves in 2/3 days time. If the skin is broken open a little neosporin (no pain relief) is a good ointment.

 

[Chickenkate17]

That appears to be a good sign. I would defiantly monitor the rest of the day and reevaluate the leg in the morning.

Thanks!!

 

[Chickenkate17]

if they were from a hatchery and shipped with leg bands (spiral) they can become too tight too fast. The limping usually resolves in 2/3 days time. If the skin is broken open a little neosporin (no pain relief) is a good ointment.

Yes, they were shipped from a hatchery....I didn't even really need to differentiate between the genders...I wish they had used something a little easier to get off! No broken skin, thank goodness. Thanks for the info!

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Welcome, enjoy the ducklings