I have 3 5-week old white runner ducklings and one is now showing signs of being very ill. Saturday morning everyone seemed fine and all were eating and drinking well. My daughter let everyone out Sunday morning so it wasn't until Sunday afternoon that I went out and found one duckling walking very hunched up -- like she had a bad stomach ache -- and her eyes almost seemed to be half the size as normal. She seemed weak and thin. Now I admit freely to not spending much time with the ducklings the last 3 days due to lots of family obligations, but I was surprised at how quickly she has gone down hill.
The ducklings are on Purina duck starter and mild vitamin water. They are now outside in a nice grassy run with a pond that I change daily. She has been showing almost no interest in food. Even greens sprinkled on the pond while they are in it don't stimulate her much. She will nibble on one or two then tuck her head to her chest and close her eyes.
I have been moistening food and placing it in her bill which she will then eat. Anyone have any suggestions?
The ducklings are on Purina duck starter and mild vitamin water. They are now outside in a nice grassy run with a pond that I change daily. She has been showing almost no interest in food. Even greens sprinkled on the pond while they are in it don't stimulate her much. She will nibble on one or two then tuck her head to her chest and close her eyes.
I have been moistening food and placing it in her bill which she will then eat. Anyone have any suggestions?
