Duckling looks like it's trying to cough

[rjohns39]

Hi Mary-Ellen and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

How deep is their water? Can they full submerge their bills?

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Community!

I hope you enjoy BYC as much as we do!

 

[Mary-Ellen]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. As for the duckling, anything caught in its nares?

What is a nare?

 

[Mary-Ellen]

Hi Mary-Ellen and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

How deep is their water? Can they full submerge their bills?

Their water is deep enough to submerge bills. But this duckling sometimes forgets to drink after eating. I put water beside them last night and they had a few sips

 

[sourland]

What is a nare?

nostril

Their water is deep enough to submerge bills. But this duckling sometimes forgets to drink after eating. I put water beside them last night and they had a few sips

this is very likely the problem.

 

[Mary-Ellen]

Ok thanks. Doing fine this morning. I'm going to try to make sure they drink more.

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Starburst]

Hi, Mary-Ellen, and welcome to BYC! So excited that you're here!
Make yourself at home in this poultry-loving community!
Good luck with your duckling!

 

[Mary-Ellen]

Ok thanks. Doing fine this morning. I'm going to try to make sure they drink more.

Duckling seems totally fine today but I watched them and they just don't remember to drink unless they can swim or there's appealing salad in the water. Thanks to anyone who replied to me. I was quite anxious

 

[orloffer]

Welcome to BYC, Mary-Ellen! There is so much to see, do, and learn here! I hope you get the advice you are seeking for your duck!