What to feed my sick duck to boost immune system?

[DucksnDaffodils]

I have a rouen duck who has a bumble foot. I have her in a separate pen and am treating the foot, with essential oils and a herbal salve. But Rosa is very droopy, her feathers are really bedragled, and she is laying around a lot, and has stopped laying. I know most of this might be just stress. But I wanted to give her something to boost her immune system to fight the infection and help her recover faster. Does anyone have any natural suggestions that I could add to her feed or water? Herbs, tintures etc.. ?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you much!

~Christianna

 

[Amiga]

I prefer herbal approaches, and sometimes I know antibiotics help especially if an infection goes systemic. I respect your approach, just wanted to share about that.

So.

Immune boosters. I first think of vitamin-electrolyte-probiotic mix in the water. Comfortable temperatures to lower stress, actually anything to lower stress. Baths in lukewarm water deep enough to float in, for circulation and feel-good hormones.

Fresh salad, a bit of apple cider vinegar in the water.

That's what came to mind.

I have also been hearing - for bumbles - in the evening soak the foot in Epsom salts, or even just a bath for a while, then dry the foot, dab a drop of iodine, make sure it dries, and check in the morning. It often takes more than one treatment, but this seems to help in at least some cases.

 

[DucksnDaffodils]

Thank you for the suggestions! I am giving her and a friend (who is limping but has no visible injuries) a bath right now, and they are quite happy. I have been doing some soaking, but probably not enough, definitely will be more consistent with that!

Thanks again.

 

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

i agree with soaking the foot in some warm water with epson salt. Make sure she doesn't drink it as it can have a laxative effect. Defrosted frozen peas with some Brewers Yeast sprinkled on top would be a nice treat. Ducks really need the niacin that brewers yeast provides. It won't cure the bumble foot but will really boost the immune system.