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Date Posted: 10:37:33 09/05/12 Wed
Author: RL
Subject: Duckling can't stand

I have a duckling (Peking, I believe) that was purchased from the feed store on 8/31 (Friday). The shipment had come in the day before (late afternoon). The duckling was fine when I purchased her (or him, I can't tell at this point).

Three days ago I noticed that she was moving by dragging herself around by her wings. Her legs would move a little but not well, and sometimes would overreach in the process and the feet would end up on top of her wings.

I have tried to give her supervised water activity so she can move her legs without weight (she seems fine but still doesn't move her legs much). I have tried to have her push against my hand with her feet (they seem weak).

It is likely that she hurt herself in the brooder with her buddies. None of the others seem affected; they seem strong and energetic. This is why I'm guessing the cause was an injury and not a contagion.

I read the posts here and you usually ask for a picture of the duckling. I have obtained the email address from this forum and will send a picture shortly in anticipation that you will ask for that soon.

Any advice would be appreciated, as I have tried to find answers elsewhere with no clear answer.

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