Duck Stopped Quacking

[CurlyQuail]

My black runner (10 weeks old) had previously quacked but now it sounds just like our drake. Is it possible for a drake to quack at first and then develop the raspy voice later or is it more likely that it’s a hen with a respiratory infection or something like that? Nothing’s changed in routine, still eating and all that

 

[sourland]

Yes it is possible.

 

[CurlyQuail]

Yes it is possible.

Thank you! I’d much rather have a drake than a sick duck!

 

[Ratchnick]

Probably also possible its sick, i would watch closely.

 

[CurlyQuail]

Probably also possible its sick, i would watch closely.

Will do. Is there anything in particular I should be looking for?

 

[416bigbore]

Will do. Is there anything in particular I should be looking for?

Just anything out of their NORMAL behavior and daily activities. Lots of great knowledgeable BYC members who can assist you ASAP! Better to ask sooner over later. Good luck and please keep us posted.

 

[Ratchnick]

Panting, not eating and drinking, sitting down and not doing duck things.

 

[CurlyQuail]

Panting, not eating and drinking, sitting down and not doing duck things.

I saw panting towards the middle of the day but then again it was 100 degrees and she was headed to the kiddie pool... I’ll check again when it cools off. Still wasting and drinking and no signs of lethargy.

 

[416bigbore]

I saw panting towards the middle of the day but then again it was 100 degrees and she was headed to the kiddie pool... I’ll check again when it cools off. Still wasting and drinking and no signs of lethargy.

When it's hot out like that , do you offer electrolytes in their drinking water ?

 

[CurlyQuail]

When it's hot out like that , do you offer electrolytes in their drinking water ?

Yes, not just when it’s hot. They have one water bucket with chick booster and one with plain water.