What do I do?! (Pekin Duck!)

[AshleyNicole06]

I have a pekin duck that hurt his leg a few weeks ago and cannot walk on it at all...
Hes been given warm epsom salt baths, and hes in a place by himself so he can rest.
He eats and drinks normal, a lot even for one duck.. lol
I know hes in pain, what can I do to help him? Will I have to put him down so he doesnt suffer?
Please help!!

 

[Isaac 0]

Does his leg feel warm? Do you notice any calluses or sores on the bottom of his feet? Will he move his legs at all?

 

[AshleyNicole06]

Does his leg feel warm? Do you notice any calluses or sores on the bottom of his feet? Will he move his legs at all?

Yes, and yes he moves his one leg that's not hurt, he gets around, but not very well. And his leg also feels warm, and its swollen.

 

[Isaac 0]

Yes, and yes he moves his one leg that's not hurt, he gets around, but not very well. And his leg also feels warm, and its swollen.

Could you post a picture? I'd start him on some baby aspirin, 2.27 mg per pound keep him on it for a few days until the swelling goes down and definitely keep giving him Epsom salt baths as well. Starting him on some poultry vitamins would also be good especially ones that contain B3.

 

[Isaac 0]

Just noticed, did you say he has a sore on the bottom of his foot?

 

[AshleyNicole06]

Just noticed, did you say he has a sore on the bottom of his foot?

Yes, but it doesnt look like bumble. It's weird. I dont have any baby asprin right now the only asprin I have is for adults.

 

[Isaac 0]

Picture? You can use the adult asprin it just has to be split into smaller amounts.

 

[AshleyNicole06]

Picture? You can use the adult asprin it just has to be split into smaller amounts.

The asprin is 325 mg

 

[Isaac 0]

The asprin is 325 mg

With that, you could just dissolve one tablet into a gallon of water.

 

[AshleyNicole06]

With that, you could just dissolve one tablet into a gallon of water.

Done.