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Help with ducking death
I don't think the ducks had access to anything rotten. I removed the dead bird immediately. I think the flies laid the eggs after I removed the duck from the pen....I wasnt sure if I was going to try to get tests, so I hadn't disposed of it. I have cleaned the pen and waterer. They have been... -
Help with ducking death
No rat poison, no chemicals. We don't spray anything on our yard. It is all pretty natural. We have cats to keep rodents at bay. -
Help with ducking death
Nothing grabbed the duckling. She was secured in an enclosure. I watched her swimming, then get out of the kiddie pool, sit for a minute, stumble a few steps, then lay over dead. I had watched the ducks swimming for about 30 minutes prior to her exiting the pool. No sign that anything had gotten... -
Help with ducking death
Thank you. I'm guessing they were laid after death. Just trying to figure everything out. -
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Help with ducking death
[/IMG] One picture is right after death. The mouth/nose is clear except for blood coming from the mouth. The other picture is several hours later (and after rain). There is tiny cream colored material that is coming from the mouth and nose...looks similar to wood dust, but it is regular shaped... -
Help with ducking death
Thank you for your response. Can it affect chickens to? Is there anything I can do for the ducks that are still living (besides just waiting to see if they die)? -
Help with ducking death
We had six duckings about two months old. We have a kiddie pool pond, but also give them fresh water and food daily. We had one duckling die two days ago. I didn't see it or find it, so I don't know details on that one. Today, I was watching the ducklings and they were swimming in their little...