Gem Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 One of my ducks has been limping today, and has a swollen toe. I don't want to go running to the vet if it's something I can fix myself, but I was hoping someone with more experience could advise me. Poor Judy is limping around and standing on one leg. There are no cuts on the foot that I can see, so I was thinking it might actually be broken. Photos below. She's a Welsh Harlequin, about a year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessandra Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hi Gem I just read your posting- poor Judy. While I am very new to ducks and so cannot help you much, I have given limping chickens arnica tablets, extra calcium and kept them warm and quiet for a few days. Like I say, Im new to this so have no clue if this would work the same for ducks. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hi Gem - I can't help much either. Is she eating and drinking and otherwise OK? - if so then I would bathe the whole foot in some warm water with a few drops of tea-tree oil added, in case there is a scratch you can't see, and then see how she goes for a few days. If it doesn't settle down then either contact a vet or ask on the Practical Poultry forum as they have a clinic area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Is it hot to touch? She could have a little thorn or splinter in it which has made it swollen. Have a feel of it and move it, compare it to the other toes, if you can feel a crunching it could be a break and she will need to see the vet. (Good names by the way ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Agree with the above. See how she is tomorrow and if no better then a trip to the vet is in order. A quick course of antibiotics will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi ducks are really prone to foot /leg injuries, especially the heavier breeds, that does look quite a hot lump. Agree with all the other responses may need to be seen at the vet, just put the duck in a box and take it along. They may give antibiotic/antiinflammatory.. just try to get it to rest. I am sure they will be happy to see your duck(makes a change from the usual dogs and cats etc) If you can keep it on its own to rest the limb, but as long as it can see the others should be happy. Good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 How's the foot today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ems123 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hey, Oh dear! Take her to the vet just in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
