[Prod]

Yet another problem......   My white call duck, Ollie, has developed a limp.  He was fine this morning but this afternoon he was lay with one leg stretched out along with his wing. I wasn't too bothered because both the ducks and hens seem to do this when it is sunny. Later though I saw him walking and he had a limp. Ive checked his leg out and can see no damage or injury, in fact he pushes hard with both feet when I hold him. The joint does not seem inflamed.  He does get picked on a tiny bit by one of the other call ducks, but nothing serious. The only thing I can think of is maybe he sprained it getting out of the paddling pool as I change dthe water yesterday and forgot to put the 'stepping stone' back in.

[Kate and her Ducks]

I think limping is probably the most common problem with my ducks and I have had a number who have developed limps over the years. They usually settle down over a matter of days so I suspect they just have a sprain or something like that. I do have 1 who has got a limp that has got slowly worse over the years but she is one of my old girls and think she is probably just getting a bit arthritic.

I wouldn't worry if there's nothing to find on examination and hopefully will settle quickly.

[Prod]

I rubbed Ibuleve onto Ollie's leg last night and this morning....... he is now walking perfectly!!!!

[jason g]

I rubbed Ibuleve onto Ollie's leg last night and this morning....... he is now walking perfectly!!!!

 

[Springlands]

As Kate said it is quite common for ducks to limp - it is partly because of the way they are built - they are more at home on water than on land and do injure themselves quite easily. Not too sure that I would have used Ibuleve just in case the duck licked it off its leg but hopefully all will be OK.

You are luck you managed to catch yours - the last time one of ours had a limp and OH and I tried to catch him he was still faster than both of us. 

[Prod]

Can a duck lick it's leg?      All my call ducks are quite tame and easy to pick up. At the moment though Connie has 8 ducklings and she s VERY protective. I get nipped even when I put food and water in her pen!!!

[Springlands]

Not sure about that but mine certainly are contortionists when it comes to grooming.    Connie must be a very good mother - good for her - but not so good for you if she nips you every time.