- Dec 1, 2009
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Hello,
One of my ducklings(just under 2 weeks old, Ideal's surprise special, yellow crested duck, one of smallest) just had a seizure, I think. I went out to check on them, and change their bedding, and I think he got trampled when they stampeded. The others all ran to the other side of the enclosure, and he lay there with his head drawn back to his back, and his legs pointing straight back(he was on his side, I think) I picked him up, and he was stiff, he just kind of twitched for a while(5-10 seconds), his eyelids were twitching, too; then he snapped back to normal, and wanted down. He is a bit uncoordinated, but wanting to be back with the others. I put him back with them, but I don't know what to do for him, please help. The ducks are eating a 25% protein mixture chick starter/ gamebird starter. This is the first time any of them have had any problems. I have been opening the door(they are in our garage) for fresh air for several hours in the daytime when it is warm enough.
Thanks,
Carrie
One of my ducklings(just under 2 weeks old, Ideal's surprise special, yellow crested duck, one of smallest) just had a seizure, I think. I went out to check on them, and change their bedding, and I think he got trampled when they stampeded. The others all ran to the other side of the enclosure, and he lay there with his head drawn back to his back, and his legs pointing straight back(he was on his side, I think) I picked him up, and he was stiff, he just kind of twitched for a while(5-10 seconds), his eyelids were twitching, too; then he snapped back to normal, and wanted down. He is a bit uncoordinated, but wanting to be back with the others. I put him back with them, but I don't know what to do for him, please help. The ducks are eating a 25% protein mixture chick starter/ gamebird starter. This is the first time any of them have had any problems. I have been opening the door(they are in our garage) for fresh air for several hours in the daytime when it is warm enough.
Thanks,
Carrie