Ducklings with Gapeworm

[DaYooper_Duck]

They tend to eat a lot of grasshoppers and mayflies, but we also have bees and wasps so I suppose that is a possibility. Do you know what the black thing in the picture is called so I can check if it tends to live near my area?

I have been feeding chick feed up until now, with supplemental niacin, but my dad is getting duck grower feed today.

 

[MGG]

They tend to eat a lot of grasshoppers and mayflies, but we also have bees and wasps so I suppose that is a possibility. Do you know what the black thing in the picture is called so I can check if it tends to live near my area?

I have been feeding chick feed up until now, with supplemental niacin, but my dad is getting duck grower feed today.

I don't know what it's called, sorry. They might have gotten into a poisonous plant or eaten a poisonous bug.

 

[DaYooper_Duck]

I don't know what it's called, sorry. They might have gotten into a poisonous plant or eaten a poisonous bug.

If it is a poisonous plant or bug, what should I do to treat it? I have activated charcoal, if it would help at all.

 

[Isaac 0]

Here is the link:

Watch the whole video and read the description for more info.

I am pretty sure they are panting because of heat, but if you want to be sure, you could bring one inside, or into a cool location and see if it stops.

 

[DaYooper_Duck]

I am pretty sure they are panting because of heat, but if you want to be sure, you could bring one inside, or into a cool location and see if it stops.

As I said in the description, this morning was pleasantly cool for july (about 68F). I also don't see how the heat could cause them to cough or make a chewing motion, I could be wrong though...

 

[Isaac 0]

As I said in the description, this morning was pleasantly cool for july (about 68F). I also don't see how the heat could cause them to cough or make a chewing motion, I could be wrong though...

Are you feeding them crumbles?

 

[DaYooper_Duck]

Are you feeding them crumbles?

Yes. Would that cause problems?

 

[Isaac 0]

Yes. Would that cause problems?

It could, I've seen it plenty of times. Ducks and crumbles do not mix very well at all. Do you notice they do it more right after eating? They kind of get a big mouth full, cough a little, and wiggle their necks around?

 

[MGG]

It could, I've seen it plenty of times. Ducks and crumbles do not mix very well at all. Do you notice they do it more right after eating? They kind of get a big mouth full, cough a little, and wiggle their necks around?

Yeah, I always have to soak the crumbles for mine. They get them so stuck in their throats. I think they eat too fast, lol.

 

[DaYooper_Duck]

I hadn't heard that before...they do infact do a little motion with their necks after taking a large mouthful. Should I start feeding pellets instead?