Quackalack
Chirping
- Feb 23, 2022
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Hi, my poor duck started limping about three days ago and I'm not sure if he has bumblefoot or something else that may be more urgent to find an avian vet.
I don't see any scab or anything and his leg is warm. He is still eating and drinking and after a night a being cooped up he seems like he feels better and runs out of the coop but then after several minutes of foraging he starts sitting but still tries foraging while sitting.
He's a 4 year old Ancona and he gets picked on by his two brothers this time of year. I've got them separated for now. I've been letting him out of his coop into a smaller section of the yard, but should I be keeping him contained to an even smaller area? I've started doing Epsom Salt soaks (which he hates but we're getting better at it) and we've sprayed with Silver Honey once a day. Should I switch from Silver Honey to the Vetericyn I usually see recommended? Any other recommendations to see if we can help him at home?
Thanks!
I don't see any scab or anything and his leg is warm. He is still eating and drinking and after a night a being cooped up he seems like he feels better and runs out of the coop but then after several minutes of foraging he starts sitting but still tries foraging while sitting.
He's a 4 year old Ancona and he gets picked on by his two brothers this time of year. I've got them separated for now. I've been letting him out of his coop into a smaller section of the yard, but should I be keeping him contained to an even smaller area? I've started doing Epsom Salt soaks (which he hates but we're getting better at it) and we've sprayed with Silver Honey once a day. Should I switch from Silver Honey to the Vetericyn I usually see recommended? Any other recommendations to see if we can help him at home?
Thanks!