Dried duck tongue?

[MaddieJoi]

One of our ducklings seems to always pant and now it’s tongue looks like it’s drying out. They have deep water and go outside in puddles and a pool. It’s room temperature in their brooder which is 72 degrees. They’re about 3-4 weeks old and partially feathered out. This one duckling is always panting no matter what we try. It’s tongue looks healthy and pink down the center but the sides of the tongue look like they’re dry. How do I help it? We just came in from them swimming outside not even 30 minutes ago.

 

[BelovedBirds]

One of our ducklings seems to always pant and now it’s tongue looks like it’s drying out. They have deep water and go outside in puddles and a pool. It’s room temperature in their brooder which is 72 degrees. They’re about 3-4 weeks old and partially feathered out. This one duckling is always panting no matter what we try. It’s tongue looks healthy and pink down the center but the sides of the tongue look like they’re dry. How do I help it? We just came in from them swimming outside not even 30 minutes ago.

Usually they pant because they're too warm... But it sounds like they would be cold, they are not feathered enough to be going outside and swimming in cold water-
Can you share a photo of their water dish? Do they always have water available?

@Miss Lydia

 

[Miss Lydia]

Check it’s nares to and make sure they aren’t clogged