Choking Duckling?

[Born A Duck Lover]

I just got my ducklings from Metzer farms today, and they were all happy and healthy.

However, one of the ducklings(a White Crested, btw) has its head tilted up and appears to be trying to swallow. It drinks plenty of water, but it seems to have a sort of mucous in its mouth. So my question is: Do I need to do anything for it and, if so, what? I had the same thing happen with one of my ducklings before, but that was seven years ago and I've forgotten what I did!

I do know it turned out just fine, but I'd still like to know what's going on. I wouldn't wish to have my little duckling choke to death. Kind of worrisome.

 

[QuackSurgeon]

I got my ducks from Metzer 3 weeks ago and one of the Pekins had a few of these episodes. I offered it water and wet its bill and after a while the situation resolved itself. Mine arrived happy and healthy too.

 

[teresa-78]

Hiya my runner ducks do this when they have gobbled down to much food at once, they drink plenty of water and are fine, hope this helps

p.s mine are 12 weeks old, and when they get a treat its pandamoniam, so they eat as much in as quick a time as possible so no-one else gets a chance lol

 

[Born A Duck Lover]

Yeah, it seems to be doing pretty well now. Whew! I just didn't want to leave it alone, thinking it'd get better and then have it die on me. I'm glad to know it's nothing serious. Thanks for your posts, guys!

 

[teresa-78]

Glad its doing well, and your welcome