Duckling Leg Problem
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:09 am
Hi,
I have a young mallard duckling. She is having problems with one of her legs. She is unstable and can fall over. She swims and can walk but the leg is weak and seems to be behind her 'normal' leg. She has only recently displayed this problem. I have not had her on layers pellets but started her with chick crumb. She eats greens and fruit and has not lost her appetitie. Her companion is a larger duckling, almost a young adult now and can be boisterous, so I have seperated them incase the injury has been caused here. I have had trouble trying to source the stable duck food but have today discovered someone who delivers, so I will put this right. I am unsure wheteher she needs some form of medication, as the other duck shows no signs of illness but is older. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Eafr.
I have a young mallard duckling. She is having problems with one of her legs. She is unstable and can fall over. She swims and can walk but the leg is weak and seems to be behind her 'normal' leg. She has only recently displayed this problem. I have not had her on layers pellets but started her with chick crumb. She eats greens and fruit and has not lost her appetitie. Her companion is a larger duckling, almost a young adult now and can be boisterous, so I have seperated them incase the injury has been caused here. I have had trouble trying to source the stable duck food but have today discovered someone who delivers, so I will put this right. I am unsure wheteher she needs some form of medication, as the other duck shows no signs of illness but is older. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Eafr.