Baby duck is struggling to breath. HELP!!!

[BlueO]

I also gave her some drops of egg yolk.

 

[Sondraa]

Ok..ducklings are susceptible to getting a chill. They play in their water and get wet so if there is a draft, they can catch a chill.

What is the temperature where you are...what is temp in brooder?

 

[BlueO]

Ok..ducklings are susceptible to getting a chill. They play in their water and get wet so if there is a draft, they can catch a chill.

What is the temperature where you are...what is temp in brooder?

Is very cold outside, but the room they’re in is not drafty. They have a warm side and a cool side. I don’t know the exact temperature though. You can’t see that good but there’s kind of a line that run through one side is cool and one side is warm.

 

[Sondraa]

Are they huddled together in the warmest spot?

 

[Sondraa]

I am going to see if we can get an expert. Hang in there. You aren't alone.

 

[Sondraa]

@ruthhope @Miss Lydia

 

[Sondraa]

@Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive

 

[Sondraa]

I don't know how much experience you have so please forgive me if I state the obvious. Ducklings need water deep enough to submerge their nares (nostrils). Is their water container deep enough for tthis? If not, can you provide one that is deep enough but that isn't so big the duckling can fall in it and drown?

 

[BlueO]

Are they huddled together in the warmest spot?

No they just like corners.

 

[BlueO]

I am going to see if we can get an expert. Hang in there. You aren't alone.

Thank you!