Drunk Pekin

[Ade686]

I'm new to ducks and have 4 babies! They are now 10 weeks old and fully feathered. I believe I have 2 Pekins and 2 Muscovy(unsure or anyone's sex). All have seemed healthy until a week and a half ago. Bernard (Pekin) started walking drunk, losing his balance and falling over. He also seems to have constant head movement, like a swaying. He is eating, drinking and pooping like normal. He seems to get worse towards the evening and when tired. I have supplied them with brewers yeast in their food, given them vitamin/probiotic water and a constant supply of fresh water. His personality has not seemed to change. I have searched for any cuts or open wounds and have found none. Any advise or suggestions? Thanks! He is the one on the right in the middle

 

[buff goose guy]

Hmm I would probably take him ti the vet just to be safe that nothing is wrong.

 

[duckeg]

Is he having difficulty to pick up his head?

 

[Ade686]

He is hesitant to lift his head, however still extends his neck when stretching and flapping his wings. He has a hard time reaching around to groom, but I'm not sure if that's from him losing his balance.

 

[duckeg]

He is hesitant to lift his head, however still extends his neck when stretching and flapping his wings. He has a hard time reaching around to groom, but I'm not sure if that's from him losing his balance.

you should take him to a vet, maybe he is poisoned

 

[The Pinto Pony]

you should take him to a vet, maybe he is poisoned

I agree with duckeg, you really need to take him to a Avian vet O_O.

 

[Ade686]

Was able to get an appointment tomorrow. I have been doing tons of reading on poisoning and found a video of a duck with lead poisoning behaving exactly the same as Bernard. Hoping that's not the case though.

 

[The Pinto Pony]

Great hopefully he gets better! Just tell the vet everything of what's happening.

 

[Ade686]

Thanks you guys!

 

[duckeg]

Hope he gets better Keep us updated