Just found this thread here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/panacure-safeguard-and-feather-concerns.1434809/
In that thread, @dawg53 recommended Valbazen (Albendazole). Anyone else in that boat?
I rescued a family of three-week-old ducklings that have roundworms. My guidance was to use Fenbendazole on them, but I read the following:
"Caution. Fenbendazole shouldn't be given to pet poultry who are actively growing new feathers, such as those in the early stages of growth or during...
Sorry I've been nonresponsive, folks. Duckling Season is a craaaazy time!
The baby is still going :D. After consulting with the vet and a wildlife rehabber, it was determined that the best thing I could do was give her sub-q fluids consistently and warm baths to see if she pooped (which she did...
Update: I wasn't able to make it to the appointment :rolleyes:. When I realized I couldn't take the poor baby, I tried to find someone else in the rescue to take her, but no one was available. I hoped to fit into a cancellation, but there weren't any. Maybe tomorrow . . .
I was able to give her...
I've got an appointment for her at 10:30 this morning with the vet we've started using. She's treated a number of birds, including ducks, so she's got a decent idea of what to look for. I'll keep you posted on what she says.
I run a Muscovy duckling rescue in Florida. Currently, I have a three-week-old duckling that has almost completely quit eating and drinking. Three nights ago, I moved her and her two “siblings” out onto my lanai. I set the pen up exactly the same as it had been inside, including the same food...