Expert: Roger Lederer - 11/23/2011

Question
today when i was taking my duckling to his pen he jumped from my arms and fell on the floor i picked him up and hugged him cause i felt horrible and i put him to bed and then he wasn't acting himself usually he would be running around following me so i brought him inside to see and i put him down and he was trying to run after me but he started to limp and make really strange noises so i asked mum and she said just put him back and let him rest hes leg so i did but i still feel horrible i don't want him to die :( help me please!he only 2 weeks old :(

Answer
It sounds like the duckling might have broken his leg and is in pain. At this age the bones are not very strong.I can't diagnose the problem over the internet, so the best thing to do is bring him to a veterinarian for a diagnosis and treatment. Even if the bone heals by itself the bird would be crippled for life.