Duckling Deformed Beak and Breathing Issue

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I have a 4 day old duckling. Her top bill seems to be growing sideways so her mouth is always open. I heard that it is common. I'm concerned because one of her nostrils is sealed shut and the other one has bubbles coming out of it when she breathes. She has been breathing out her mouth a lot. She seems to eat and drink normal. Can she live with this? What can I do at home to help her?

 

[Debs Flock]

I'm not sure what can be done. I'll tag some other members with a lot more experience & hopefully they have some ideas.
@casportpony
@Pyxis
@Ravynscroft
@WVduckchick

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC! I think as long as she can eat and drink normally she will be okay, though with the defect she might be prone to getting sinus infections. Can you consult with a vet?

 

[RosieG49]

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What was the outcome of this little duckling? I have a week 1/2 ur old duckling who’s the same way.

 

[WVduckchick]

What was the outcome of this little duckling? I have a week 1/2 ur old duckling who’s the same way.

This original post is from 2017 and the member hasn’t been around for a long time, so I don’t think you will get a response about the one pictured.

 

[RosieG49]

This original post is from 2017 and the member hasn’t been around for a long time, so I don’t think you will get a response about the one pictured.

I thought I would give it a try

 

[CallitDucklings]

What was the outcome of this little duckling? I have a week 1/2 ur old duckling who’s the same way.

Found this by looking at their profile and postings​

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In the Brooder​

i have 2 pekin ducklings, bonnie and clyde. bonnie is tiny and delicate and is a crossbeak and has breathing and eating issues. i was a mother hen to her, making her life easier. today i was holding them both earlier. clyde jumped over and pushed bonnie off. she fell and we picked her up and watched her struggle and die, nothing we could do. my husband made her a nice grave. i havent stopped crying since and clyde has been super clingy and wont leave our sight.

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