Hi All! U guys are awesome for offering help and advice! Thank u!!!
I reached out to several rescues re: Hazel.
We aren’t concerned about infection of any kind right now… sounds like it could be intestinal wall shedding (normal but scary to see!!) I have seen no more since, no worms, mites...
I’m reaching out to people who may be able to help/offer advice.
My little Runner (Hazel - the one I rescued from that farm this summer). She healed up amazing 💗
However the past few days started limping so I brought her inside 4 days ago to stay in a kennel with daily swim time.
No...
I have to share!!! My Hazel - I’m giving her Vit B Complex - going well. She walks better already but I have noticed she walks on her tip toes … I suspect her odd gait is simply her genetics.
BUT!!!! I have amazing news! Background - i rehomed my beloved duck Monkey because he wanted to mate...
Well. I tried my best. Put the vitamins on peas, pellets etc. she will not touch any of it. 😀 a bit suspicious of everything, that one. Ha.
I decided it was for her own good so I scooped her up last night and used the dropper to put the meds right down her throat. I’ll do it for a few days...
Oooh ok. I also have Vit B complex in liquid form.
Question. How do I ensure she gets it? She doesn’t drink from the water buckets (fresh twice a day). She only drinks from the pool when swimming or the fountain ….
Must I separate her? I feel that will stress her out.
Yes she is so...
Goodness. I didn’t realize an older duck could all of a sudden develop a Niacin deficiency- I thought it was something you treated when they were young! Well shoot. I can do that! I’ll go back to brewers yeast in the pellets every day.
Thank you for the response.
Hello everyone 😀 it’s me again / I am hoping for some advice on my little lady Hazel. Who has completely healed up, is coming up to me for treats (altho doesn’t eat out of my hand yet) and looks amazingly healthy!! 💗 my sweet girl.
But! Her molt took a while … she only finished maybe 2 weeks...
Thanks!!! I have actually had a male Muscovy for ages. They don’t show any interest in each other at all…. Sally (my female) spends more time with the Runners than my Male Muscovy :)
Yes I know 💗 she really loves Willow - black Runner. She used to chase him around …. Lol. Hopefully with time ….
If not, I suppose I’ll get her a Muscovy gal pal. 💗
Hi there! I have 2 lovely, gentle Runner drakes. And 2 lovely females (1 Runner & 1 Muscovy). For ages now, they all get along fabulously 💗
My question is - my Muscovy hen is in love with one of my Runners. But they don’t seem interested in her at all.. despite her shameless flirting lol...
Ok. I decided to be patient. He’s definitely a boy. Starting to hang out with and bob with the boys. He’s also HUGE to my female Muscovy.
At what age should I clip his wing? He’s just beginning to get a bit off the ground now…..
Also- totally not related. :) we use pipe for their...
May I ask a question?? My 14 week old Muscovy (I thought was a male) opens his mouth wide when I arrive and wags his tail. But it kinda sounds like a cooing noise…… will it change still? Too early yet for the hiss ?
Hey there. Yes! I did know that about Muscovys! What a great bird tho! I so enjoy this little guy.
And I have just changed out their feed. Perhaps it was not what they needed. I’ll give it some time and see if the angel wing resolves. I hope so! He has a long life ahead of him 😀