3 Week Old Duckling Won't Eat

[Everose]

Just sayin'

 

[Miss Lydia]

I think a vet should be thought of if at all possible.

 

[KaleIAm]

And yet many people say that dairy products are a very good treat to give birds.
Dave Holderread says in his book about ducks that milk is a very good source of protein.
Also avian vets are for parrots not actual important livestock animals like ducks.

I apologize if I offended you. My intent is not to be contrary, just to share a different opinion/experience.

 

[Everose]

I'm definitely not easily offended so don't worry about that
Just pointing out the fact that giving the duckling some yogurt (I am only suggesting it as a one time thing not a regular diet change) won't kill it.

 

[SolarDuck]

Also avian vets are for parrots not actual important livestock animals like ducks.

This is true for some, but there are many avian vets that specialize in poultry.

 

[DuckDuckDixon]

Also some scrambled eggs would help

I tried the scrambled eggs, no dice .

 

[DuckDuckDixon]

I've got an appointment for her at 10:30 this morning with the vet we've started using. She's treated a number of birds, including ducks, so she's got a decent idea of what to look for. I'll keep you posted on what she says.

 

[DuckDuckDixon]

Update: I wasn't able to make it to the appointment . When I realized I couldn't take the poor baby, I tried to find someone else in the rescue to take her, but no one was available. I hoped to fit into a cancellation, but there weren't any. Maybe tomorrow . . .

I was able to give her sub-q fluids thanks to a wildlife rehabber friend, and she did eat a tiny bit more. It seems that when she does eat, she eats about three bites then stands there for about five minutes like it makes her not feel good. I think there's definitely something going on inside her. Still no poop that I've been able to note.

 

[RosemaryDuck]

Update: I wasn't able to make it to the appointment . When I realized I couldn't take the poor baby, I tried to find someone else in the rescue to take her, but no one was available. I hoped to fit into a cancellation, but there weren't any. Maybe tomorrow . . .

I was able to give her sub-q fluids thanks to a wildlife rehabber friend, and she did eat a tiny bit more. It seems that when she does eat, she eats about three bites then stands there for about five minutes like it makes her not feel good. I think there's definitely something going on inside her. Still no poop that I've been able to note.

I understand this poor little duckling cannot go without food or water, but if you keep adding more and more food & water to her system and she isn't pooping it is going to kill her. She desperately needs a vet. I'd be inclined to go to an er vet at this point.

 

[Everose]

I tried the scrambled eggs, no dice .

I don't know if it's just my ducks that pooped like crazy when they were put in warm water, but maybe try putting her into a warm bath and see if perhaps it stimulates her bowels a little.