5 month old male mallard

[Tmlocke082909]

I bought 8 mallard ducks in may 2015.. 5 females and 3 males they were only 1 day old.. now 1 of my males is not acting right and I don't know what is wrong with him.. he cant stand and when he tries to he rolls to his sides and he does the same when we put him in the water.. he wont eat or drink.. and the other ducks r fine but they wont go near him.. does anyone know what is wrong with him and what I can do to help him??

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

You might want to try posting this in either the "emergencies forum" or "duck forum" for a quicker response. Here are the links to those 2 forums. Good luck!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

 

[sunflour]

Welcome, so sorry your mallard is ill.

Hopefully someone can give you advice on the forums @trailrider330 gave.

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

You have received some great advice above

First you need to separate the sick mallard from the rest of your ducks ...



A set up like this can help you put liquid into your duck ......

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to joined the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC. Good luck with your duck.

 

[drumstick diva]

Ducks sometimes have a deficiency of niacin but, I would think if all your ducks eat the same, he should be fine. The duck thread folks should be able to help you out. Hope he will be okay.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[N F C]

I hope your duck will be ok.