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She passed away earlier this afternoon. I knew I was just treating it to make her comfortable. She really did very well until a few days ago, when I could see she was getting uncomfortable again, but the swelling was not as low as usual or even as much...

Please help! I successfully treated this duck for ascites for several months, but now she is gasping (pressure on organs?) and all I got out was a blood clot when I tried to drain her this time!

Please help! I successfully treated this duck for ascites for several months, but now she is gasping (pressure on organs?) and all I got out was a blood clot when I tried to drain her this time!

Drained her again earlier tonight. Just about 5.5 oz this time because she got a bit squirmy. She pooped as soon as the hubby put her down, so that's probably why. I hope it was enough to make her comfortable for awhile.

#8 is pretty typical for fluids coming out or going in sub-Q.

Water belly is ascites, which is fluid retention in a body cavity, same as in humans.

As you can see, it is still rather swollen, but Lavender is clearly feeling better, and tomorrow or the next day I will drain off some more.

She was making her soft little conversational quacking for me when I put her to bed, so I think she must be feeling some relief.

Did it. Went smoothly, fluid looks just like in the video. Drained out about 12 oz. I think there is still quite a bit in there, so in a couple of days we'll probably have to do it again...

I just watched a u-tube video of Teresa Johnson draining the fluid for a chicken. I'm going to get the hubby to hold her and I'll give it a go.

That has crossed my mind too, but aside from soaking (which I've done) I don't know what to do for that... She's never had a problem before, but a few weeks ago her sister was predated. I wonder if depression/stress could have weakened her immune system which is why I was looking for Duramycin...

I have a duck who is about 7 years old. I noticed her "hanging low" about a week ago-as if she were about to lay...but she has not and the swelling has significantly worsened. There are no visible injuries. Sometimes it feels kind of spongy, sometimes more hard. I tried gently feeling inside her...

True, all we have is a creek.

Dogs can be awesome, but be aware that if they're not raised with birds, they often see them as prey. Our Cu (a Shepherd/Retriever mix) was wonderful with our flock; we never had a problem with any predator setting foot on our property until about 2 weeks after he passed away, last summer. Then...

I have 3 chickens (2 roo's & 1 hen) I inspected them carefully today, and found nothing. I've noticed when turning stuff over in the yard that while the ducks eat most bugs, they just ignore arachnids. I was kind of hoping that the oils on their feathers would deter parasites...

Daughter found a dog tick in the yard today, and though I've searched, I can't find any info. on whether my ducks are at risk...

That looks very similar to my roosters butt right now. He is about 10 months old, and started losing tail-feathers last week. I had to remove him from the flock because the girls were pecking him terribly. I kept him in for about 3 days and then applied Blue Kote. Unfortunately, the day after...

Thanks, very good to know. What age birds did you order, and how long were they in transit?

Thanks! I will try the peas. I found a "McMurray Hatchery" on line that says their day-olds will be available mid-Feb. I worry about them being shipped, though...anyone have experience with this company?

Can't you change your doorknobs?