Sick duck? Help!

[Miss Lydia]

On my way now, niacin too??

found this info so if she can swallow it may not be a toxin or botulism.

Botulism
Symptoms: loss of muscular control of legs, wings and neck - hence the term limber-neck. Birds are unable to swallow.
Cause: toxins produced by bacteria (Clostridia) in decaying animal and vegetable waste. The toxins cause the problem.
Treatment: avoid problems by keeping ducks out of muddy/dirty areas and stagnant pools, especially in hot weather. The bacteria multiply rapidly in warmer temperatures in anaerobic conditions (where oxygen is excluded). Give affected birds fresh drinking water. If necessary, introduce water into the mouth and throat with a syringe (no needle). A crop tube could be used with the advice of a vet. Add Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate, available from the high street chemist) to the water. This is an old remedy which is still used. Recommended amounts vary from 1 tablespoon in one cup of water to 1 ounce per 50 fluid oz ( two and a half pints) of water.

still won't hurt to have the activated charcoal and the niacin on hand

 

[jlenz09]

She just had a grass green stool, she is drinking mostly, a couple bites of food periodically. She is having a hard time with her head.. She can swing it around but not hold it up.. If birds have a broken neck can they still do these things?

 

[Miss Lydia]

She just had a grass green stool, she is drinking mostly, a couple bites of food periodically. She is having a hard time with her head.. She can swing it around but not hold it up.. If birds have a broken neck can they still do these things?

I don't think they would be able to swallow. I don't think she'd be able to move her head at all if it was broken. Do you think she has some kind of injury could something have fallen on her? I believe I'd do the flush it won't hurt to try it just be sure to go by the directions. see if it helps. Other than a vet we're just grasping at straws trying to figure this out.

 

[Amiga]

Doesn't sound like a broken neck - sounds like something internal. I would consider an oral or injectable antibiotic. A vet would be best, and I understand not always manageable.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Doesn't sound like a broken neck - sounds like something internal. I would consider an oral or injectable antibiotic. A vet would be best, and I understand not always manageable.

So don't do a flush Amiga?

 

[Amiga]

At this point, I think the charcoal would be as much or more help as a flush, if it has been a day or two.

 

[jlenz09]

Thank you everybody, we've done the activated charcoal a couple of times, she seems to be getting a little stronger at this point.. She is able to move neck a little more and is making more noise. I think these are promising signs? Going to continue with ac tomorrow unless anybody advises against it..?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thank you everybody, we've done the activated charcoal a couple of times, she seems to be getting a little stronger at this point.. She is able to move neck a little more and is making more noise. I think these are promising signs? Going to continue with ac tomorrow unless anybody advises against it..?

Go by the link I gave you it has the directions. But so happy to see progress already, hoping to hear about more today

 

[Miss Lydia]

Any updates?

 

[jlenz09]

My baby girl is doing much better today, able to move he neck more and showing more signs of strength, quacking again and showing more interest in the pool (with supervision of course!) I really appreciate all of you!! Thank you!! Hoping to continue with good updates!!