One of my ducks came out of the coop Tuesday morning unable to walk. Took her to the vet and she was diagnosed with coccidiosis. Began treatment on her, all the other ducks, and all our chickens (which are housed separately). She was standing a bit, off and on last couple of days, and eating a bit. This morning she is not doing well at all. She can't stand at all or even sit up straight.
i've read that coccidiosis damages the intestinal walls, limiting the bird's ability to assimilate food, and that the damage is permanent. i'm feeling like this little duck might not make it. Will start force feeding momentarily. But i am also wondering if it would be the kindest thing to have her euthanized. If anyone has any experience with cocci in ducks, i really need some input. Thanks.
Colleen
EE, Australorp, Silkies, Showgirls, Bantam Cochin, WCB Polish, D'Anver, Mille Fleur and Porcelain D'Uccles, Bantam Salmon Faverolles, some interesting mixes, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Persians and Maine Coon Cat, Ducks, and Sebastopol Geese.
Colleen
EE, Australorp, Silkies, Showgirls, Bantam Cochin, WCB Polish, D'Anver, Mille Fleur and Porcelain D'Uccles, Bantam Salmon Faverolles, some interesting mixes, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Persians and Maine Coon Cat, Ducks, and Sebastopol Geese.












