Corid for duckling?

[Nuggetanddaffy]

My baby duckling (week old) has a respiratory infection. I’m doing everything possible to save my baby (nugget) and was told by two different people to give her corid. I have bought the corid for her but am hesitant to give it to her considering Google is having mixed reviews on whether or not this is something I should give to ducks. Advice on this PLEASE? I’m desperate!! I don’t want to lose this baby!! And if it is safe what dosage etc should I give to a week old duckling?

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC. Corid can be given to ducklings if they have coccidiosis, but it will not treat a respiratory infection.

Questions for you:

1. Where do you live?
2. Do you have a food scale that you can weigh the duckling on? If not, can you get one?

 

[Nuggetanddaffy]

Mississippi. And yes I can get one!! And in that case, what could I get as an antibiotic over the counter to treat a respiratory infection (the only place anywhere near me to get this stuff is tractor supply) and i have called every vet near me and none of them will take ducklings!! And considering it’s a weekend they’re all closed anyways (

 

[cheezenkwackers]

Baytril is what most of us keep on hand. But, I had to order it from a bird supply place. It would take a couple of days. I am in the Memphis area and willing to share if you are in north MS?

 

[casportpony]

Mississippi. And yes I can get one!! And in that case, what could I get as an antibiotic over the counter to treat a respiratory infection (the only place anywhere near me to get this stuff is tractor supply) and i have called every vet near me and none of them will take ducklings!! And considering it’s a weekend they’re all closed anyways (

Does your Tractor Supply sell Tylan 50 without a prescription?
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/elanco-tylan-50-injection-100-ml

 

[casportpony]

Baytril is what most of us keep on hand. But, I had to order it from a bird supply place. It would take a couple of days. I am in the Memphis area and willing to share if you are in north MS?

Baytril is what I would use, but as you said, it has to be ordered. How nice of you to offer to share yours. I hope you two are close enough to make it work.

 

[Nuggetanddaffy]

Mississippi. And yes I can get one!! And in that case, what could I get as an antibiotic over the counter to treat a respiratory infection (the only place anywhere near me to get this stuff is tractor supply) and i have called every vet near me and none of them will take ducklings!! And considering it’s a weekend they’re all closed anyways

Baytril is what most of us keep on hand. But, I had to order it from a bird supply place. It would take a couple of days. I am in the Memphis area and willing to share if you are in north MS?

This is the sweetest thing ever!! Thank you so much!! Unfortunately I am on the coast but thank you for this offer anyways!!

 

[Nuggetanddaffy]

Does your Tractor Supply sell Tylan 50 without a prescription?
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/elanco-tylan-50-injection-100-ml

I will head there right now to check!! Thank you so much. Fingers crossed!!