Duckling wheezing sometimes

[Applecrisp Acres]

Ok I've got about a month old duckling sometimes it wheeze and coughs and sometimes it doesn't and im using wheat straw as bedding should I be concerned? His nose is clear and he acts just fine also could it be allergies?

 

[Crazy Maizie]

It could be the straw. Straw can mold quickly and ducklings tend to be so messy that it could be cause for concern. I add straw in the winter because it's a good insulator. I have to clean it out often due to moisture issues.
Does the duckling have access to fresh water that it can dunk its head in?
Maybe try a different bedding to see if that is the issue.

 

[Applecrisp Acres]

Yeah it does also I guess its more than a month old its starting to get its adult feathers

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Do you only have the 1?

 

[Applecrisp Acres]

Do you only have the 1?

Yep and a bunch of chicks

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Yep and a bunch of chicks

Maybe share some photos of the set up.

 

[Applecrisp Acres]

Maybe share some photos of the set up.

K

 

[Applecrisp Acres]

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Oops, I guess I meant of the whole living area - run, etc. I'm wondering if your set up leans more to the chicken's needs vs the duck's needs. It can be hard to have both together and meet the needs of each species.
Also, to be fair to the duck, it really should have a duck buddy.

 

[Applecrisp Acres]

Oops, I guess I meant of the whole living area - run, etc. I'm wondering if your set up leans more to the chicken's needs vs the duck's needs. It can be hard to have both together and meet the needs of each species.
Also, to be fair to the duck, it really should have a duck buddy.

Lol its ok and yea we was waiting intill we know the gender of the duck to get it a buddy