Recent content by lassira

Ok duck folks..... I took on a special needs type duck this last winter. He has never been able to properly oil himself. I am hoping this summers molt will help but he has always looked a mess. Now he is wheezing a little and his left eye looks infected. I removed the junk off his eye and his...

Turns out he had a fatal back injury that was causing paralysis. His heart rate was slowing by the time we got him to the vet and he was put down.

We have him on flock raiser and have fed him meal worms. I have only had him in my care for five days. I think he was eating mostly bread from park goers. I'm beginning to wonder if it is botulism?

We saved this duck from a lake where he was dumped. One of his wings was clipped to keep him from flying so we thought he injured his left foot trying to evade something. After a couple of days of resting in a safe area at my place he is now dragging his right food behind him as well and won't...

For sure I get it. When our mallard got bumble we had a heck of a time figuring out what it was.

I'm fairly familiar with bumble and his feet seem fairly clear. I'll look into the t-relief though. The checking for parasites is a good idea too. Thanks!

I just took in a duck that was dumped at a lake with a clipped wing. I think because he couldn't get away properly he might have tangled his foot somehow. I don't see anything broken and it all moves ok but he won't put weight on his foot and hobbles around pretty bad. Is there anything I can do...

That was our thought too. Muscovy size. Ive never dealt with birds this big. 10-11 lbs easy.

I haven't been on here for awhile and right after I was a bit upset and didn't want to come on here. Our boy didn't make it. He lived a happy healthy year with us and we are ok with that. We still have three ducks and are gaining three more here pretty soon. Thanks for all the help.

I have been working with a rescue that recently took in 25 ducks from a neglect case. As the only two people who had ducks my wife and I have been dubbed "the duck girls" and have stepped in to help make sure they are healthy and ready for their forever homes. In this group is a ton of Muscovy...

We are only going about 30-45 minutes away.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to transport and introduce my ducks to our new home with the least amount of stress for them. Any suggestions?

I'm a responsible pet parent and I know when to make those decisions. Up until now he has been perfectly healthy. My request is to help keep him that way. If there is no option obviously I'll consider what is best

He does have neurological issues but up until now he has been fine. He is a year and a half old.

Even just advice on how to feed a duck who won't eat.