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That's exactly how I would describe it.......They sound like little asthmatics!!! :)

Thanks all for the input here. I'm glad to be able to "rest easy". I never even thought about it being just because he's a boy!!! I've never had ducks before so I'm definitely learning as I go. Like I said, he's perfectly healthy other than sounding asthmatic so I'm going to stop worrying about...

Ummmm....... In the end.....I don't think my big duckie is sick. I think he's a boy!!! I think he's raspy sounding because he's a male. I've always referred to him as a male, but wasn't really sure. I'm pretty sure now!

That sounds dreadful! :( He sounds like this whether you're hold him or not. Should I put him on a diet? I've been concerned about how quickly Pekins grow. I was afraid that he would have issues with this legs because they are such a heavy breed. I'm just worried about it. I hate to think...

..........and I can see straight through his nares so I think he's in good shape there. :)

I have been giving them an electrolyte and vitamin mix in their water. They've been getting it for probably a month. At this point I'm just trying to say a little prayer for him, keep an eye on him and not panic yet. I think I WILL pick up some terramycin tomorrow just to tuck into the cabinet...

Thanks for the responses! :) I appreciate the input. I could try a warm bath for him and see if it helps. I'm just concerned it's an infection of some kind, but I tend to get paranoid easily. I've read that you can treat them with terramycin but I don't want to treat them with antibiotics if...

Oh dear......now that my chicken with wry neck seems to be recovering, let's talk about my Pekin whose breath I can "hear". He's not struggling to breathe or panting. I've noticed it for about 3-4 week now but wasn't concerned. He doesn't have runny eyes or nose. He's eating and drinking just...