TX Duck Mom
Chirping
- Mar 20, 2021
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First-time geese mom. I have a 5-month-old African female that I'm concerned about. She eats and drinks ok, but she seems to be kind of lethargic. Whereas her brood mate is alert and quite active, she gets where she's going then stands or lies with her bill tucked onto her back between her wings. I'm worried she is ill, but I can detect no obvious signs. Could it be a neck or throat infection? She doesn't rip into her lettuce as eagerly as she used to, but she still does eat. Also, when her head isn't tucked, she keeps her neck bent looking downward mostly. She will look up and stretch her neck out, but she returns to almost a resting position shortly. I'm already very attacked to these girls, and they are doing a great job watching my ducks. I'd hate to be missing something serious.