ChristopherMic
The Poultry Guy
Hi, My duck is Waddling Weirdly and i don't understand why, One leg go's infront of the other when she walks. I also don't understand why her body is so slow to the ground. Please Help!
Waddling weird
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can you upload a photo or video? what breed is she? age?
Been laying?
I would get her into a tub of lukewarm water, let her float, and watch her closely.
Been laying?
I would get her into a tub of lukewarm water, let her float, and watch her closely.
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ChristopherMic
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Age: About 2 1/2 Breed: Pekin
I will upload a Video Tomarrow and send it to you.
And i will also do the bath tomarrow and i will send you a video of her in the bath
I haven't Seen Many eggs in the flock even though i have 4 Female. I haven't Seen any eggs today, I saw eggs 2 days ago, but she has been waddling like this for a while and i thought she just was like that, but i wanted to make sure nothing was wrong
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I will upload a Video Tomarrow and send it to you.
And i will also do the bath tomarrow and i will send you a video of her in the bath
I haven't Seen Many eggs in the flock even though i have 4 Female. I haven't Seen any eggs today, I saw eggs 2 days ago, but she has been waddling like this for a while and i thought she just was like that, but i wanted to make sure nothing was wrong
I also Bought your Book!
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I am trying to think of possibilities.
Being eggbound can cause them to walk oddly sometimes. A quick overview of treatment for that is bath, extra calcium, possibly anti-inflammatory and antibiotics (one of our ducks was eggbound last week).
Botulism, a toxin, can cause them to walk like they are drunk. The toxin needs to be flushed out, or at least a charcoal slurry, and lots of fresh water, time in a quiet, safe place.
Sometimes they can pull a leg muscle. Epsom salt compresses, and ointment like T-Relief or comfrey salve.
If possible, vet help is best. But it's not always an option.
And thank you very very much for buying the book! I hope you enjoy it! Its purpose is to share true stories, in a simple, low-tech small book.
Being eggbound can cause them to walk oddly sometimes. A quick overview of treatment for that is bath, extra calcium, possibly anti-inflammatory and antibiotics (one of our ducks was eggbound last week).
Botulism, a toxin, can cause them to walk like they are drunk. The toxin needs to be flushed out, or at least a charcoal slurry, and lots of fresh water, time in a quiet, safe place.
Sometimes they can pull a leg muscle. Epsom salt compresses, and ointment like T-Relief or comfrey salve.
If possible, vet help is best. But it's not always an option.
And thank you very very much for buying the book! I hope you enjoy it! Its purpose is to share true stories, in a simple, low-tech small book.
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ChristopherMic
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She's been walking weird for a while now, Her body is Very low to the Ground and her legs go in front of each other. The only thing i wonder is why her body is low to the ground and leaning forward but shes not falling. She doesn't act drunk she acts perfectly normal.
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She may have ascites - fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity.
She may also have eggs backing up in her system.
She may also have eggs backing up in her system.
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ChristopherMic
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How would you Fix the problems? Could the problem kill her?
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