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  1. KaleIAm

    Need help, Duck skinny and lethargic

    I don't keep drakes, but I have read repeatedly that they shouldn't eat layer pellets. Most members who keep a mixed gender flock feed maintenance and offer oyster shell in a separate dish. I suspect one of my ducks has gone through henopause, and she isn't laying anymore. I feed maintenance...
  2. KaleIAm

    Need help, Duck skinny and lethargic

    I'm so happy to hear that she is feeling better!! You can test them all individually - I do, but my flock is smaller. One of my ducks is prone to having severe internal parasite infections while my other ducks have none - it's very odd. But it costs between $30-65/duck. You can also mix the...
  3. KaleIAm

    Need help, Duck skinny and lethargic

    The treatment my vet recommended was panacur and ivermectin. My duck, a welsh harlequin, was about 3.5-4 lbs when these dosages were recommended. I have purchased it from my vet, and bought the same thing from Amazon. It's for livestock, so you get way more than you need. Perhaps you can buy...
  4. KaleIAm

    Need help, Duck skinny and lethargic

    I'm happy to hear that she is feeling better! It is not recommended by my avian vets to use anti parasite medications on schedule. Some poultry owners disagree. The reasonings are 1) because these medications are real drugs with real side effects and should not be used unless needed. And 2)...
  5. KaleIAm

    Need help, Duck skinny and lethargic

    My vet prescribed me panacur and ivermectin, both available without a prescription. I had fecals done on my ducks, so I can't say if this specific protocol is optimal for your ducks. I can get you more information - like where to buy, dosage, ECT when I get home tonight.
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