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Rescue Duck Gets Custom Duck Walkin’ Wheels

Goats of Anarchy, a renown goat sanctuary is famous for its 95 rescued and special needs goats. Many of these goats have mobility challenges and rely on their wheelchairs to get around. But the goats aren’t the only ones that call Goats of Anarchy home, among the numerous animals you can find chickens, turkeys, horses, pigs, alpacas, sheep, and one very lucky duck.

Meet Merlin

In November Merlin the duck because the newest member of the GOA family. Found suffering from either a leg deformity at birth or injury, Merlin struggled to walk. Left on his own Merlin would never survive. Leanne and the Goats of Anarchy team know they were his best hope for a long, happy life. Merlin quickly settled into his new home at the sanctuary and started making friends.

An Unlikely Friendship

Merlin’s best friend at the sanctuary is Opal the chicken. Merlin and Opal live together in a separate pen inside the disabled goat barn. Opal used to live with the other chickens at the sanctuary but was picked on by the other birds and had to be relocated. Once Opal and Merlin were placed together, they became inseparable and happy to have each other!

Helping Merlin

Merlin receives the best of care in his new home. Merlin enjoys daily water therapy sessions for an hour to help. During these sessions, Merlin works to exercise his muscles and rebuild his leg strength. He also wears a custom prosthetic on his lame leg to help with traction and support but getting around was still challenging. Once we saw his story Walkin’ Pets was inspired to help!

Duck WheelchairWalkin’ Wheels Duck Wheelchair

Creating a wheelchair custom built for a duck was a first for Walkin’ Pets and certainly a challenge. Luckily the Engineer at Walkin’ Pets grew up raising ducks and had some ideas on how to convert the Mini Walkin’ Wheels Wheelchair for a duck. A duck’s build is longer and wider than the standard Mini Wheelchair. Merlin’s new wheelchair was customized to allow for a more natural movement as well as giving Merlin plenty of room to shake his tail feathers. Walkin’ Pets couldn’t wait to see Merlin in action, and hand delivered the new wheelchair to Goats of Anarchy to be there for Merlin’s first steps. Merlin took to his brand new Walkin’ Wheels like a duck to water!

Duck Wheelchair Side View

Merlin’s wheelchair is the first duck cart ever build by Walkin’ Pets. We will continue to work closely with the volunteers at Goats of Anarchy until we develop the perfect wheelchair for Merlin and for future ducks alike.

Watch the video below to see Merlin’s first steps in his new custom wheels!

For more information about the Duck Wheelchair built for Merlin, please contact our Wheelchair Specialists at 888-253-0777 or via email at helpme@walkinpets.com

Visit the Goats of Anarchy website to learn more about the wonderful work they do.

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14 Comments

  1. […] Merlin was found by rescuers with a defect in his leg that left him immobile. Despite being given a prosthetic to help with stability, the mallard still had trouble reaching a full range of motion. […]

  2. […] Merlin was found by rescuers with a defect in his leg that left him immobile. Despite being given a prosthetic to help with stability, the mallard still had trouble reaching a full range of motion. […]

  3. […] Merlin was found by rescuers with a defect in his leg that left him immobile. Despite being given a prosthetic to help with stability, the mallard still had trouble reaching a full range of motion. […]

  4. […] Merlin was found by rescuers with a defect in his leg that left him immobile. Despite being given a prosthetic to help with stability, the mallard still had trouble reaching a full range of motion. […]

  5. […] Merlin was found by rescuers with a defect in his leg that left him immobile. Despite being given a prosthetic to help with stability, the mallard still had trouble reaching a full range of motion. […]

  6. […] Merlin was discovered by rescuers with a defect in his leg that left him motionless. Regardless of being given a prosthetic to assist with stability, the mallard nonetheless had bother reaching a full vary of movement. […]

  7. I am in need of a duck wheelchair very badly or can I get some help building one I have a white crested pekin that was not supposed to make it outside the egg when I got her I feel in love with her companion on not giving up and I’m not gonna give up on her my other ducks I think make fun of her when she’s out with them she can’t stand or walk like she’s supposed too can u help me ??

    • Hi James,

      We’d be happy to help your duck get a wheelchair. We have helped a lot of ducks get back up on their feet, and this is isn’t the first time we’ve heard of ducks picking on each other when one is a little different. Please call our Wheelchair Specialist at 888-253-0777 and she’d be happy to help you out.

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