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by ellenieag
Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:44 pm
Forum: Birds/Exotics
Topic: Leg problems in Pekin Ducklings
Replies: 16
Views: 33459

Re: Reply about my Pekin ducklings.

Now all I have to do is find the best living environment for them. One in which they can stumble around and still be happy in. I am thinking of setting something up in the house for them but I am trying to come up with something that won't be too much of a mess to clean up daily. Any suggestions?
by ellenieag
Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Birds/Exotics
Topic: Leg problems in Pekin Ducklings
Replies: 16
Views: 33459

Re: Reply about my Pekin ducklings.

The two of them are still having problems ambulating on the ground. They do much better in the water but 1 tends to swim in a clockwise motion while the other swims in a counter clockwise fashion. Been trying to catch up on people bills and as soon as I do they are going to a vet that works on ducks...
by ellenieag
Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:54 pm
Forum: Birds/Exotics
Topic: Leg problems in Pekin Ducklings
Replies: 16
Views: 33459

Re: Reply about my Pekin ducklings.

Thanks for the definition. I have been giving them "hydrotherapy" twice a day in the tub. We have well water so there is no chlorine in it. The ducklings food is "Duck-Gro-R" from the farmer's co-op and I am assuming that it has the appropriate mixture of vitamin and mineral cont...
by ellenieag
Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:39 pm
Forum: Birds/Exotics
Topic: Leg problems in Pekin Ducklings
Replies: 16
Views: 33459

Re: We want to help your Pekin ducklings.

Enlighten me, what are hocks. Some things I just don't know. Their feet are good looking but not very strong. They have been living in an outside pen with their nestmates but I had to bring them in because of the leftovers of the tropical storm "Ernesto"/"Enrique" or whatever its...
by ellenieag
Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:48 am
Forum: Birds/Exotics
Topic: Leg problems in Pekin Ducklings
Replies: 16
Views: 33459

Leg problems in Pekin Ducklings

I have 2 ducklings who are having problems with their legs. They are beginning to fledge their pin feathers and eating and interacting well with the rest of the brood but each have a foot that does not hold their weight. Instead, they seem to walk on their leg and the bones seem to be flattening out...