I want to make this post to hopefully help others who are like me (first time duckling owner) who may be struggling with the same issues that my week old duckling Nugget was experiencing. I want to start by saying the advice and quick answers I have received in this group is AMAZING and I...
Mississippi. And yes I can get one!! And in that case, what could I get as an antibiotic over the counter to treat a respiratory infection (the only place anywhere near me to get this stuff is tractor supply) and i have called every vet near me and none of them will take ducklings!! And...
My baby duckling (week old) has a respiratory infection. I’m doing everything possible to save my baby (nugget) and was told by two different people to give her corid. I have bought the corid for her but am hesitant to give it to her considering Google is having mixed reviews on whether or not...
I recently made a post regarding my oldest duckling (a week and a half) who seemed to be panting/ breathing with its mouth open/ overheating. I’m now here for an update and more advice on this duckling. After very closely watching this duckling all night (I get up once every hour to check on it)...
Oh yes. Plenty of room for them (only two ducks) to move away from the heat. Good news is I’ve watched him/ her all night and it seems to have stopped panting
good news!! I’ve watched the duckling just about all night and he/she seems to be fine and isn’t panting anymore!! Scared me to death...
I have a week and a half old duckling. It seems to always overheat. I don’t like the cold so my house is always set to about 75-76 degrees. When I turn the heat lamp on for even a few minutes he completely overheats and starts panting and breathing with his mouth open. I know I’m not supposed to...
I have a 3 day old duckling. It’s voice sounds very raspy but I don’t hear any problems with it’s breathing or anything. It’s voice just sounds raspy. And considering the duck is only 3 days old it can’t be from transitioning to a “chirp to a quack”. Is this something I should be concerned about?