One last question and I know I’m all over the place but my duck after finally eating something ... is now coughing and yawning! Could she have a plugged up crop? If so where in the —— do I find that exactly... because with her head resting on her body I feel around just at he point where her...
Well good to know some treats... so I have come to the conclusion that my baby here has been being pecked and bullied by the other 2 bigger ducks ... I took her out to swim and the first thing the others did Was to peck at her neck, head and body it was malicious! Therefor she is for now an...
Thank you for all the helpful information, and she had made small improvements... walking a little better she has started preening her feathers, while sitting, and getting water on her own without falling into it. But she still turns her nose to food... should I try some other feed or food...
Well harassment is one thing, but why would should lose her ability to stand and preen herself she falls over. Is it weakness due to deprived food and such by other ducks? I also wonder if it’s the mossy fungi stuff off the oak trees?
I have raised more than 100 mallard ducks and I have a 3 man flock currently about 8 weeks old and one of them is showing signs I have never experienced. First off she walks with her head resting on her body, second she has no interest in food, I just got her drinking on her own again but still...