Duck botulism still alive over 24 hours

[PollitolovesPio]

I have a two year old Pekín with botulism over 24. I am giving her activated charcoal no one has the antitoxins or even know what to do with her. I am keeping her warm and feeding her and giving her water and keeping an eye on her constantly. How long does this last. I was surprised she made it through the night. What can I expect. Would she eventually clear this ?

 

[PollitolovesPio]

Thank you for your response. She passed a bit before 11am. We are broken. I rather her in heaven with no pain than here on earth suffering to breathe. RIP Pebbles

 

[PollitolovesPio]

I disinfected the entire yard and their coop. I truly have no idea what made her sick to the point of death. I did get another duck for wiggles after I disinfected everything so he has a girl partner now. It’s been hell. I hate losing any. That is waffles and wiggles now. God willing they will be fine.

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry about your duck. I would continue to offer support as long as she can swallow. If she cannot lift her head, you should not give water. Are her legs and feet paralyzed? Are the wings and neck paralyzed as well? Did she get it from a pond or or other water source? Since I’m not that familiar with duck care, I will tag @Miss Lydia for advice. I’m not sure if an Epsom salts flush might be of benefit or not. Here is some reading:
https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/233569/botulism-in-chickens-ducks-and-others.pdf

 

[nuthatched]

Hello! Do you have antibiotics?

You don't treat botulism with antibiotics, unfortunately.

 

[Smileybans]

I know you said she passed but in case any others get it here is the information I used to help my birds. I did use an antibiotic at the first sign of leg weakness and 10 days later my guy is still with us. He never progressed farther than a slight limp and that even went away. His three brothers perished before I could figure out it was botulism.

https://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/diseases-of-poultry/187/botulism

 

[PollitolovesPio]

thank you. We Miss her dearly

 

[PollitolovesPio]

Thank you my friend. I remember still Pío and tweety. Still heavy on my heart and the loss now of pebbles prior to that halo and that surgery. All resulted in their passing. So much death. In the middle of all that my husband passed from Covid. Rene was 56. He was my partner in all this and now it’s just me. I missed him to going to get the new duck. I usually went with him on these adventures.

 

[Eggcessive]

Oh no, I am sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, Rene.

 

[PollitolovesPio]

Thank you so much my friend.