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    worms

    Try searching worms under author threehorses. You'll find heaps of useful information. These posts might also be a good place to start. Goodluck. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=211090 https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=213065&p=1
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    Cleaning up worms

    This post might help. It includes some pretty good info about worming ect. Good luck. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=211090
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    auction ducklings need help (update pics)

    Some people really are just terrible. No advice, but just wishing you and your little duckies the best of luck.
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    Caring for injured duck - any advice plz??

    Thanks guys, your thoughts and comments are much appreciated. I was a bit of a mess yesterday, all over a silly old duck from the park I only had for about a week, but when you are caring for an animal and willing them to be OK, and put so much time and effort in I guess it makes it a bit...
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    Caring for injured duck - any advice plz??

    Well after reading most of the night about worms and treatments, and forming a plan of attack I got home from work and Duck's eyes were almost completely closed over. 1 is completely closed over and the other almost. So much worse than they were yesterday. He was very cranky and upset and...
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    Piperazine (Wazine) used as a single dose??

    Hi, I've got a question about piperazine. Has anyone used it as a single dose instead of in the water? You see I have this duck, a silly old sick duck I picked up in the park the other day. He has a bit of a list of ailments, but with this post I'm focussing on his worms as if I get rid of them...
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    Caring for injured duck - any advice plz??

    The only problem with a trip to the vet is that we are talking about an old duck I picked up in the park. While it may sound a bit harsh, I really can't afford a trip to the vet for him. I feel terrible saying it, but the fact is I've been living off my credit card for the past 3 days waiting...
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    Have question about worming

    I'm not going to claim to be an expert here as I'm really only researching my own worm dilemma, but I have read somewhere that tinned cat food is a good supplement to use sometimes as it has good levels of protein/fats and vitamins. A bit of a pick me up apparently. Only about a table spoon and...
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    Caring for injured duck - any advice plz??

    Yeah, I'm not so sure either but will soldier on til I get a result one way or the other. The re-infestation shouldn't be a huge problem as he hasn't really been out and about since we took him home. He has been sat outside in probably 2 differet spots so hopefully we could spray those areas or...
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    Caring for injured duck - any advice plz??

    Cheers, have now located just about all the info I'll ever need on worming. Thanks so much for the author tip!
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    Caring for injured duck - any advice plz??

    I thought of that, but now that I've read the entire bottle it only says it treats round worm, and I'm pretty sure these ones are tape worms, although I really don't have a clue. It's called piperazine solution. I'm looking into getting some diatomaceous earth and might give that a go. I'm just...
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    What do you treat your ducks with for parasite control?

    Just wondering, can anyone tell me how much would you add to their food for just 1 duck?? Thanks...
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    Caring for injured duck - any advice plz??

    OK, so no real headway in terms of healing with his eyes or his leg. Yet another problem has arisen though. He seems to be riddled with worms, I've noticed at least 6 in the kiddie pool he swims in when I changed the water. The stuff I got says to mix it with his drinking water for a day. But...
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    Caring for injured duck - any advice plz??

    Hey, Thanks again for the replies. Terrielacy to answer your questions his neck is ok, but he had lost lots of feathers from his back. It's not too noticeable until he moves his wings. I was a little shocked when I first saw it because it's quite a large bare patch, poor fella. Although no...
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    Caring for injured duck - any advice plz??

    Hi, So I've bought a kiddie pool and set him up in the pen out the back. He's in the kennel and seems to be doing ok. I think he is getting a bit of strength back in his leg, he's using it a bit more when he's swimming. I went back to the vet to ask a few questions and, well basically I think...
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