Calcium Gluconate for Egg Bound Ducks - Preliminary

[Miss Lydia]

I just gave some same way to my tiny OEGB hen who spent way too much time in the nest box with out producing anything for it. You can tell when they don’t feel good. Poor babies ❤

 

[The Dim Side]

I just was linked to this page, and I was wondering if I have the right calcium gluconate here or if there are different kinds. It says Durvet Calcium Gluconate 23% Solution, Dura-Ster TS Terminally Sterilized. The directions only have intravenously or intraperitoneally, so is this the right one that can be given orally? Or is there something different?

 

[Miss Lydia]

this is it!

 

[The Dim Side]

this is it! View attachment 2804338

Thanks! This is the one we got!

 

[Miss Lydia]

How is she doing?

 

[Tlu]

Based on a dose of 100mg/kg and a 23% solution, the dose is as follows:

1 pound duck - 0.2 ml
2 pound duck - 0.4 ml
3 pound duck - 0.6 ml
4 pound duck - 0.8 ml
5 pound duck - 1 ml
6 pound duck - 1.2 ml
7 pound duck - 1.4 ml
8 pound duck - 1.6 ml
9 pound duck - 1.8 ml
10 pound duck - 2 ml

-Kathy

Hi Miss, I’m new to using this site and greatly appreciate all the advice! Can you kindly share where you purchase the calcium you referenced? Blessed wishes and thanks>

 

[Canadian Wind]

Hi Miss, I’m new to using this site and greatly appreciate all the advice! Can you kindly share where you purchase the calcium you referenced? Blessed wishes and thanks>

Most animal feed stores should carry it.

 

[DucksOhio]

Hi Miss, I’m new to using this site and greatly appreciate all the advice! Can you kindly share where you purchase the calcium you referenced? Blessed wishes and thanks>

Tractor supply has Calcium Gluconate. The exact bottle shown above.

 

[RebinNH]

I'm chiming in late and wonder if I need to worry about the same soft shelled eggs with my 2 newly acquired muscovy hens. I just as soon hope they will stop laying eggs for while to give their bodies a break. Is it wrong to stop feeding layer feed and addressing this soft shelled issue? My only concern is their bones/health.

(I have dewormed them but the smaller hen continues to have explosive unformed poops. Her feather quality is certainly getting better)

 

[Bubblesandbambi]

Yup, TSC has it on the shelf. I administer 1ml in a syringe with a plastic sheath on the end of it while holding the duck in my lap.

Hi, do you give them to it in the mounth? In their food? Their water?