@Miss Lydia I haven't, because they don't seem to like the brewer's yeast (they wouldn't eat the food with the yeast in it). I was told by someone on BYC that nutritional yeast isn't as effective as brewers.
So it has been 12 days since I first started treatment for my little ducky, whom I have named Cash. He was on metacam once a day, and an antibiotic twice a day, as well as a tube feed to keep his nutrition up. The vet didnt know what it was.
So now, 12 days later, and we're running out of meds...
Just got home from the vet. He isn't sure, but he feels confident that it's not botulism. We took an x-ray; no metal in his belly. He said that there are many things that it could be; including hepatic encephalitis...:(
So, for the time being, we're treating with an abx, anti-inflammatory and...
I just saw this! That is great news! I think this will be my next move as well. I've had them on brewers yeast since got them. What kind of antibiotics did the vet give you?
@Miss Lydia
He is the same. No better, but no worse. I did the molasses treatment over the weekend, but he is still wobbly. He is eating like a champ and drinking well though. He is still having diarrhea, but there is much more fecal material than before, which tells me that he is eating better...
@mustangrooster
I looked up other posts, and nothing quite fits..
He isn't paralyzed, he can walk, but not well, and loses his balance often. He definitely has been flapping his wings a lot, more than the normal amount of times. He injured one of his wings, I'm assuming by his rapid flapping...
He seems drunk. When you pick him up his neck is swirling around, and he tips over when he tries to prune under his wings.
Could this be botulism? Heavy metal poisoning?
I can't be the only duck owner to experience this...
Hi all,
Boy am I glad that we're able to post to BYC again! I have been having an issue for about a week with one of my Pekins. He is about 2 months old, and out of nowhere has been having issues standing and walking. He can walk but a few steps and looks almost drunk. He has been eating well...