Swollen Duck ankle infection or break.... Help!

[chickens really]

Don't do that....Really don't ..I truly think this has moved to a joint so all caution needs to be taken....not fun for the Duck or you....

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Also I hate to cut it open due to the swelling being rather separate from the bumble. I'm scarred to do "surgery".

the swelling could be due to compensation, and may lessen as the bumble/pain goes away

i do not push people to cut! less invasive is better

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I sure will. I've been doing Epsom salt compress so she can't drink it. Thank you so much!

warmer is better, and it should be for about 20 minutes or so, the longer/warmer the better

 

[chickens really]

the swelling could be due to compensation, and may lessen as the bumble/pain goes away

i do not push people to cut! less invasive is better

I just actually took a course again..This time on treating Bumble because I take in rescues...Yikes...It was intense and sad..Less sometimes is more and ankle joints become infected to the point of Culling...Its extremely painful for the Duck anyway you look at it...

 

[chickens really]

Birds are great at hiding illness and pain because they are prey till it becomes to where they can not hide it any longer...

 

[chickens really]

Leaving on a good note...Do for your Duck that you feel is fair and ethical..All we can do....Best of Luck to you and the Duck....

 

[bergy]

Don't do that....Really don't ..I truly think this has moved to a joint so all caution needs to be taken....not fun for the Duck or you....

I'm going to do the clear iodine.

 

[bergy]

Separate her to a dog crate or small pen...Lots of people wrap the foot although lots keep them on clean bedding without wrap..Anyways the clear iodine yes is put on the bumble scab...It draws up the infection and then as it scabs you soak the foot in Epsom salt and slowly remove the infection..Others are do harsh treatment and dig into the foot to pull out the core of infection...Yikes...

How often do I apply the iodine? Every 3 days? Do I still do es compress ea day? Then when it scabs do I squeeze the infection out or.....? Thank you again for your advice!!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

daily
yes squeeze infection out after soaking before iodine applied

 

[BlackBrookPoultry]

Have you considered giving her penicillin injections?