Call Duck suddenly fell while flying

[acet400]

Another update that she is now walking normally, stretches her wings out, stretches her head up again as usual. More chirping and reacting to things around her (not quite at her normal but closer). Vet visit tomorrow.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sounding better every day. Thanks for updating. Looking forward to hearing what the vet says.

 

[Weeg]

Just found this thread, and want to give you a big pat on the back for doing such an amazing job with your duck. Its good to see that she's improving, but I also think that a vet visit is a good idea. Something is off, I can't put my finger on it.

 

[acet400]

Vet update: he didn't find any abnormalities and said she presented normally. (She is acting even more normal today, though.) He said we can continue to watch her and if any changes or worsens then we can do an x-ray. But with how she presented he didn't think there was an urgent need to x-ray.

He said he wasn't sure why she would suddenly fall while flying—he said most likely because she's young and not as confident and something may have happened (maybe scared her, etc.) He said something like that could sometimes be connected with lead poisoning, but he doesn't think that is as likely since no other symptoms indicative of that. So for now, we'll keep an eye on her. But she definitely seemed much more herself today. We'll see if she attempts to fly again anytime soon.

Just wanted to let you all know—thanks for the feedback, thoughts and prayers!

 

[Miss Lydia]

That is great news.
Let us know how she does on her next take off. Hopefully much better especially the landing part.

 

[KaleIAm]

Great news about the vet visit. How is she doing today?

 

[acet400]

Great news about the vet visit. How is she doing today?

I was just going to update! She seems completely back to normal now. She tried flying today, only a few feet high and maybe about 60-70' distance. She did great! She seemed a little nervous/unsure and flew slower than usual, but it's also really foggy today and all the ducks seemed a little nervous about that! She landed just fine and went for a swim right after.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Wonderful to hear. She sounds very special. You wouldn't happen to have any pictures?

 

[Quatie]

That is so great to hear she is doing better!

 

[KaleIAm]

I was just going to update! She seems completely back to normal now. She tried flying today, only a few feet high and maybe about 60-70' distance. She did great! She seemed a little nervous/unsure and flew slower than usual, but it's also really foggy today and all the ducks seemed a little nervous about that! She landed just fine and went for a swim right after.

That's wonderful! I'm so happy to hear it!