Duckling's Eye

[izzywoowoo]

Hello!

I recently purchased a small batch (10) of white pekin ducklings. They all seem to be healthy. They eat, drink, and play; however, one of my little duckling's eyes

appears to be infected. I am not sure what exactly is wrong or how to fix it.

They were two days old when I bought them and I have had them for almost two weeks.

Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Amiga]

If they don't have a way to frequently wash their heads, they can get eye infections.

On the Duck Forum there is a Sticky about Raising Ducklings that includes mention of a head washer.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711

At this point, I would gently rinse the eye in a mild saline solution four times a day until it clears up. I would also put a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a quart of water and let the duckling wash his or her little head in that.

Please join us on the Duck Forum if you have not already.

 

[izzywoowoo]

Thanks so much! I will

 

[izzywoowoo]

Little duckling's eye is better! Picked him up today and realized I could "move" what looked like an infection. Gently used a qtip and my thumb to squeeze what appears to be a bit of shaving or something from his little eye...all better! Keeps shaking his head but seems happy

 

[izzywoowoo]

@amiga

 

[Amiga]

WOOT!

They can get things like that in their eyes - we have had that here with our adult ducks. Just keep rinsing the eye for a day or two if you can - to prevent infection from any possible scratches.

Yay!