The clinic we took her to refused to see her and gave my husband a number to call. He described her symptoms and said it was not the bird flu.
My husband is in the military and abides by the law to the utmost.
The man was very kind and knowledgeable and said nothing about anyone coming out.
I’m sure she can’t be egg bound, as she’s only 3 months old and is separated from the drakes almost all the time.
They have never tried to mount her. We have security cameras everywhere.
They do get oyster shells and she has been pumping her tail, but we were told that is a sign of illness.
She can’t stand and has diarrhea.
This morning she ate some spinach, meal worms and her regular feed along with electrolytes and Nutra-Drench.
She moving her legs a bit more today but is still inside in her box.
I’ve researched every duck illnesses I can find and there are so many things it could be. I thought of water belly, or maybe she got into something she shouldn’t have.
We have been battling rats and have done everything but use poison.
We keep the coupe and run immaculate and take out any uneaten snacks.
We did find a dead rat in the coupe last weekend, and I know that they can get sick if they pick at a carcass!
I thought we had it under control by using mint, baking soda mixed with scraps in Tupperware containers with a hole. (It’s supposed to kill rats)
My husband reinforced the coupe and poured cement into the rat holes, we haven’t seen any at all except that one.
Other then that there is nothing she could have gotten ahold of.
Her mate, who is with her 24/7 is fine.
So I’m stumped. I didn’t even think that they could lay eggs so young, so how I’m wondering! Could it be possible?
I did read about it but thought it couldn’t be.
My friend, who is a breeder will be here shortly to take a look at her. She’s been keeping ducks for 20 years and knows everything regarding illnesses.
I’m very concerned but I checked all of them this morning and checked their poopy and all are fine.
It’s a real mystery. And if it were bird flu, all the others would be sick by now, especially her mate.
The odd thing is that she started to become ill after going for a swim.
It was fresh, clean water that i warmed up a bit by going in and out with buckets of warm water since it was so cold!! Could that oddly have anything to do with it?
I even dried them off and put them under the heat lamp when they were done. She has no nasal discharge or crusty eyes, so I’m ruling out a cold.
But now I’m wondering about being egg bound, but she’s still a baby!
And as far as the authorities, nobody is coming or even concerned. But I’ll surely know for the future and make sure I inform my husband never to call.
He was just worried for the children because he said humans can become very sick from it, and we have 2 young children who are always playing with the ducks..
Thank you so much for warning me, and I’m so sorry for upsetting you, and I’m sorry for such a long reply.