My duck fell and now has a drooping tail, eating less, and green poop.

Thanks for reaching out about Chuck. Does he seem to be in pain? Is he perching? A veterinary visit is recommended to assess for injury, as fractures need to be set, bruises need to be soothed and other problems addressed. Try removing perches and place a soft towel on bottom. Move food and water to within reach. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F might give some comfort but is not a treatment in itself. Good luck.

I'm sorry to hear this! It sounds like this is likely related to the laceration, it could be that she is painful/swollen which is making her walk oddly. However there could potentially has been some damage to the nerves that run into the legs. If she is eating well and otherwise bright I would give her a day or so with minimal stress to see if she improves. If however, you feel that she is deteriorating or not improving I would take her to a vet as she may need some antinflammatory medication.

If the neck was broken, Puddle would likely have passed away, or be in a lot of pain or distress. If she has a wound or injury on her neck, it would be best to move her to an isolated hospital cage and to treat and clean the wound so it doesn't get infected. This can help her heal without the rest of the flock picking on her and making it worse. Once she is recovered, you can reintroduce her. I would also recommend adding in some other ducks so she has friends to stay safe with. If she has been badly injured, can't move, or is in severe distress, it is best to seek emergency care from your vet or an ER clinic so she can be seen right away.

It's possible Daisy may be ill or have a deformity that is causing her to be unstable. The other ducklings may be avoiding her or picking on her because of this. If she is unable to stand upright on her own or is otherwise acting ill it is best to bring her into your veterinarian for care and to check for an underlying problem. Making sure she is not being picked on and making sure she has access to food and water until you can get to the vet may help.

Thanks for reaching out about Verde and including photos. Getting ready to lay an egg can change behavior. Can't tell by the first photo if the beak is elongated. Concerns would be about the falling. Heavy metal toxicity (zinc, lead), low calcium levels, other malnutritions could all be causes. A veterinary visit is recommended for diagnostics and a treatment plan. Good luck.

The swelling may be due to trauma, infection, a bite or sting, tumor or allergic reaction. Ideally, Susie should be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating domestic fowl. She may need antibiotics, pain medication, antihistamines or even lancing. Any treatment will depend on her diagnosis.For now, keep her warm and as stress free as possible until she sees the vet. Make sure she is able to eat and drink as well, even if you have to syringe feed her water and food.

Hello! If your female bird is trying to escape your male bird, I would recommend keeping them separated. Frustrated and scared birds often hurt themselves attempting to escape situations. When a bird holds up their leg, it is the equivalent of a human limping and is a sign of pain. I would recommend taking her into be seen by an avian vet. They will likely recommend x-rays. The x-rays will ensure that she has no broken bones, as well as looking at her abdominal organs. Abdominal problems are a common cause of leg issues in birds because their abdominal organs are on top of their sciatic (leg) nerve. They will likely recommend an anti-inflammatory to help with her pain and make other treatment recommendations based off of x-rays and physical exam. I hope this helps! Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!