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    Please help! Sick ducklings! New duck mom- second attempt.

    This looks fantastic. I have some ordered. Thank you so much for the info. I just love, love love backyardchickens.com. You all are so smart and knowledgeable about this stuff. Learning “on the job” can be quite difficult and intimidating.
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    Please help! Sick ducklings! New duck mom- second attempt.

    Thank you so much for this advice. I drove about 30 minutes to the tractor supply in a neighboring town to find feed specific for ducks. I was able to grab the last 2 small bags of Purina Duck Pellets they had. I live in central Kentucky so I am surprised at how difficult it was to find it. Not...
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    Help!!! Ducklings sick

    I really appreciate you reaching out. The ducklings are fighters. They are still alive! Although they haven’t made as much progress as I would like. I actually made another post about them yesterday. Here is a more comprehensive update in case you are interested. Thanks again for reaching out...
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    Please help! Sick ducklings! New duck mom- second attempt.

    I will go get some today if I can find it. Not many stores around here sell it. But I will order it if I have to. Thank you
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    Please help! Sick ducklings! New duck mom- second attempt.

    This is a great idea. I will try it. I cannot thank you all enough for the advice. I’ve been feeling pretty helpless. -and like this is all my fault.
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    Please help! Sick ducklings! New duck mom- second attempt.

    Thank you! I have been reading about aspergillosis. That would explain the resistance to the antibiotics wouldn’t it? Are there any OTC antifungal treatments? Something to start at least until I can call the vet back on Monday?
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    Please help! Sick ducklings! New duck mom- second attempt.

    Thank you! I will look for duck pellets. And will definitely use the mealworm and tomato trick.
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    Please help! Sick ducklings! New duck mom- second attempt.

    Currently I’m using pine shavings because it seems to keep them a little cleaner and dryer. I’ve gone back and forth between straw and pine chips because I was worried about possible mold or other things in straw. The pine seems easier for quality control.
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    Please help! Sick ducklings! New duck mom- second attempt.

    Not to my knowledge. The second vet did say she thought it would be bacterial or viral because they both have the same symptoms.
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    Please help! Sick ducklings! New duck mom- second attempt.

    I do sprinkle brewer’s yeast On top of their crumble. Although I have to admit it’s only every few days. The dirty sock smell scared me a little about the yeast in their diet. How much should they have? Feed supply at the TS was running low, they are on DuMor organic16% layer crumble
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    Please help! Sick ducklings! New duck mom- second attempt.

    Hello I’m new to ducks, and I am desperate for help. This will be my second attempt at seeking advice and help for my ducklings on this forum. We have tried everything and I’m still seeing little progress. About 4 weeks ago my 2 ducklings started running a fever, breathing hard, sneezing...
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    Help!!! Ducklings sick

    I posted this in the duck forum. I’m not even sure if I am posting things correctly. I really need help. I am worried about my little ducklings. I am new to forums. So I’m sorry if this is in the wrong place. I have 2 ducklings approximately 3 weeks old. They both seem to have labored breathing...
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    Help!!! Ducklings sick???

    I’ve had their light off since last night. Here is a pic of poops and a couple videos of the breathing. It’s hard to see but it’s not really panting it’s more of hard breath. Not sure it that makes sense. In the video, you can see the ducks wings rise and fall. Took me a minute to figure out how...
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    Help!!! Ducklings sick???

    This video might be a little better.
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    Help!!! Ducklings sick???

    I am new to forums. So I’m sorry if this is in the wrong place. I have 2 ducklings approximately 3 weeks old. They both seem to have labored breathing. There is a slight rasp to their breathing at times. Their bills and legs free really warm (too warm?) one of the ducklings has a whiteish/ clear...
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