Duck passes away suddenly

[Goose_Goose]

Hey guys. I have a question. One of my ducks passed away today. She was a crested Pekin and was 8 years old. I'm not sure how she passed. Last night she seemed a bit different, a bit weaker but she was still able to get up and move around but she would lay down more often. She did struggle a bit with her mobility as she was a heavy duck. I gave her some electrolytes hoping it would help, and she drank it. Later I noticed she would spit or throw it all up. I'm just not sure how she may have died. I hope you guys might have some ideas. I know she was older so i don't know if that contributed to her death.

Please let me know what you think.
Thank you.

 

[LhickenChicken]

Hey guys. I have a question. One of my ducks passed away today. She was a crested Pekin and was 8 years old. I'm not sure how she passed. Last night she seemed a bit different, a bit weaker but she was still able to get up and move around but she would lay down more often. She did struggle a bit with her mobility as she was a heavy duck. I gave her some electrolytes hoping it would help, and she drank it. Later I noticed she would spit or throw it all up. I'm just not sure how she may have died. I hope you guys might have some ideas. I know she was older so i don't know if that contributed to her death.

Please let me know what you think.
Thank you.

I am sorry for your duck.
I think it could be old age, but it could be something else. I had a hen that was sick. She was very old.
You could also probably try a necropsy. I don't know much about it though.

 

[cheezenkwackers]

Being prey animals, ducks are really good at hiding their ailments until it is too late. So, it could have been anything. Most likely, you couldn’t have done anything even if you knew. I’m sorry for your loss though. They really are feathered puppies.

 

[Canadian Wind]

So sorry for your loss!

It could have been anything, honestly, but the fact that she was a large Pekin, and that she was crested, were probably things against her. That she lived this long is remarkable and a testimony to the good life and care you gave her.

Enjoy your memories of her, and know that you did well by her.