Cayuga duck with labored breathing

[Timornes]

The link above is a 30 second video of the ducks at rest. The Cayuga is closest to camera. Changes in behavior were first noted yesterday morning. She is eating, drinking and still laying almost daily. However, she appears to be slightly gasping for breath and more lethargic than usual. outside Temp is in the 50s.

What to y’all think?

 

[floppysquirrel04]

Check and see if she has something in her throat.

 

[boskelli1571]

The link above is a 30 second video of the ducks at rest. The Cayuga is closest to camera. Changes in behavior were first noted yesterday morning. She is eating, drinking and still laying almost daily. However, she appears to be slightly gasping for breath and more lethargic than usual. outside Temp is in the 50s.

What to y’all think?

She sure looks like something is stuck somewhere. Can you see down her throat? Try massaging her crop in a downward motion to try and gets things moving along....

 

[Timornes]

Check and see if she has something in her throat.

Her throat didn’t feel abnormal and I wasn’t able to see anything odd when looking in her mouth. Thanks!

 

[Timornes]

She sure looks like something is stuck somewhere. Can you see down her throat? Try massaging her crop in a downward motion to try and gets things moving along....

I will give her a little throat massage and report back. Thanks!

 

[hayley3]

Looks like she's having trouble breathing to me.

I did a search and found a few things it could be. Only you would know if it applies to your situation.
Aspergillosis
This condition occurs when ducks inhale spores produced by the mold (fungi) Aspergillus (Aspergillus fumigatus is the common species) that grows on damp straw or feed. These inhaled spores cause multiple nodules or plaques in the lungs and air sacs. Common signs include gasping, listlessness and dehydration. This disease is not to be confused with aflatoxin poisoning described below. The best solution to prevent aspergillosis is to avoid using moldy straw and preventing feed from getting wet.
Aflatoxin poisoning
Molds (fungi) that grow on cereal grains and oilseeds before and after harvest produce a number of toxins that are particularly harmful to ducks. By far the most toxic of these substance is a group of toxins called aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are produced by the molds Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Ducks are highly susceptible to these toxins. Very small amounts will cause high mortality. Wet harvest conditions encourage the growth of this mold.

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