Any advice for gasping for air in ducks!

[CayugaDuckMomOfTwo]

I'm so sorry.... You've had to make some tough decisions this week. I will be thinking of you and Frankie. I'm sending hugs and healing vibes your way.

Thank you. The hardest part is living with the ones we choose to make.

 

[CayugaDuckMomOfTwo]

Take your time about Frankie right now you need each other. Maybe it will work out for Frankie to stay and who knows she may just warm up to you. When we lost our Gander In Feb I was so worried about his mate they had been together 10 yrs. She has done so well even though it was heartbreaking for her and me. But she has been hanging with me during the day some and still doesn’t want me to touch her, she is tolerating me much more. Lol Just give yourself and Frankie time to heal. My goose has ducks and chickens in her family so she isn’t alone.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss too. I've been hanging outside with Frankie after work. Along with her cat friend, Luci. I know she loves me, but was never like my Gracie in the physical affection department. I just feel bad, because if this was reversed I know I could snuggle and massage Gracie to comfort her. Frankie was the lovebug when they were little ducklings, but that switched as they grew up. My emotions are all over the place right now. The best thing is sit outside with Frankers and keep her company. She's been foraging next me, and preening herself which is good. But, she does stop to cry out and wander around looking for Grace. This was so heartbreaking all around.

 

[Miss Lydia]

She'll enjoy your company even if she doesn't want to snuggle. I know its the saddest thing to hear them cry for their mate of best friend.

 

[CayugaDuckMomOfTwo]

She'll enjoy your company even if she doesn't want to snuggle. I know its the saddest thing to hear them cry for their mate of best friend.

Frankie seems to doing ok. I was foraging for worms with her a little bit ago. I put a radio and plastic mirror in her run. When she saw the mirror she just froze in front of it and then quickly walked off. I've been in contact with someone in a nearby city that has rescued ducks for adoption to get Frankie a companion. I'll know when it's time, but for now Frankie has me, her dad, and cat friend. I just wanted to thank you all again for all the care and support. This group has been a blessing in these darkest days.

 

[CayugaDuckMomOfTwo]

Two of my favorite photos of Gracie

 

[CayugaDuckMomOfTwo]

I couldn't. I ended up giving her calcium gluconate (it's a liquid for cattle) - 0.2 mL per pound. I ended up giving that to her 5x in a 24-hour period. If she's going downhill. might be worth a shot??? Or maybe call the vet and ask???

Thank you for your help. I'm hoping he calls me back soon! I'm thinking a radiograph would give me an answer. I'll bring her back in if that's the case.

 

[CayugaDuckMomOfTwo]

When I use Oxine ah on my birds I just mist over their heads and it gently falls onto their faces. Of course I haven't been treating for asper either. Don't use the citric acid with the Oxine for treating your duck.
https://www.shagbarkbantams.com/the-many-uses-of-oxine-ah-animal-health/

Thank you. That's the same article I found online that made me buy it. I can only hope that I have the same outcome as they did. I wish it would deliver faster though. It's a bummer I couldn't find anywhere it could be bought in-store.

 

[CayugaDuckMomOfTwo]

I didn't end up bringing Gingersnap inside - though I seriously considered it. I felt it would be too stressful for her. She loved her flock so much and I wanted her to have the joy of puddles and bugs on what might be her last days. I also had 6 ducks at the time and there was no way I was bringing them all in.

However, if you could bring in both of your ducks and you think they could calmly rest together that might be a good option.

I thought about that too. I don't know if Frankie will be calm enough. She's starting to get weird with her sister being sick. But I agree that if this is Gracie's final days, I ain't want them to be apart.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thank you. That's the same article I found online that made me buy it. I can only hope that I have the same outcome as they did. I wish it would deliver faster though. It's a bummer I couldn't find anywhere it could be bought in-store.

I have to order too. I sure hope it helps cure your duck.

 

[KaleIAm]

I thought about that too. I don't know if Frankie will be calm enough. She's starting to get weird with her sister being sick. But I agree that if this is Gracie's final days, I ain't want them to be apart.

Could you make their outside area smaller? Maybe put up a half wall out of fencing or something like that to reduce the amount of walking around that Gracie does? I've done this before and made all the other ducks stay with whoever needed the rest. It worked well for us.