Will my duck’s leg ever heal?

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Anna M asked:


My male mallard duckling came from Lees Feeds Western Store with a wire bracelet around his leg. It has swollen up a LOT. We managed to get it off and the swelling is going down quickly. But when he swims and walks his swollen leg is no use. When he swims it drags behind and when he walks, he limps. Is there something else that could be wrong? Will it heal itself? Please note that he CAN move his leg, it is not paralized.

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4 Responses to 'Will my duck’s leg ever heal?'

  1. COOL O - September 21st, 2008 at 3:12 am

    Something like this happened to my parakeet once before. We tied a string around its leg so it wouldn’t fly away, and we didn’t notice but the leg got infected and the whole leg fell off!! But after a while, he just used one of his legs to perch when sleeping, and i think he was just fine. I’m pretty sure that after a while, your duck’s leg will be fine too. Just dont let it get infected.

  2. zanthus100 - September 22nd, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    If not, you will have a good dinner. Duck L’orange :)

  3. James A - September 23rd, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    I’m not possitive but you should see a vet he can do some tests to see if there’s anything.My opinoin it is possible I think it will so don’t be sad k. :) :) :) :) :)

  4. Mister M - September 25th, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    take him or her to the ducks doctor or talk to any veterinarian about this problem. they will have a willingness to do that for you.


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