Ducks and bees/wasps

[BelovedBirds]

So my (very silly) duck, Dougie, decided to eat a bee yesterday! It seemed to be dead, but she didn't hesitate, just swallowed.
She's been fine, no swelling from any stings, and acting normal so I am not at all worried about it-
But it leads me to wonder how you all cope with bees/wasps around your ducks? Are they usually okay if they do eat them/get stung? I've heard some people saying they can get hurt and end up with swelling, and others who say they respond differently to stings than us?
Whenever my dogs get a bee, they end up with swollen lips! So I would worry about the ducks ending up the same.

What would you do if they did end up with swelling? Would they need to see a vet asap, or is there something you can do from home? Would it be okay left alone?
I'm a fairly new duck mum, so I don't know if this is a silly worry of mine or-!
I just want to know more so I can be more confident in future. Any thoughts appreciated!

 

[Miss Lydia]

If one of our birds ate a bee or was stung by one and there was swelling then I'd think we should use Benedryl for children. I'm not sure of the dose but It can probably be found online.

 

[BelovedBirds]

If one of our birds ate a bee or was stung by one and there was swelling then I'd think we should use Benedryl for children. I'm not sure of the dose but It can probably be found online.

my medical kit is almost done! A couple things left. So I just came back to this thread to refresh my memory-
Just wondering, do you mean this product?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Daisy eats wasps all the time
So far no issues
She actually saved me from one last summer

 

[Miss Lydia]

my medical kit is almost done! A couple things left. So I just came back to this thread to refresh my memory-
Just wondering, do you mean this product?

Yes that is it. Works for us too.

 

[BelovedBirds]

Daisy eats wasps all the time
So far no issues
She actually saved me from one last summer

Dougie ended a poor bee's misery today. It had been stepped on- she was happy to intervene. She hasnt had any issues yet, surprisingly lol

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Dougie ended a poor bee's misery today. It had been stepped on- she was happy to intervene. She hasnt had any issues yet, surprisingly lol

I never even thought about them getting stung but not a bad idea to get kids meds in case

 

[BelovedBirds]

I never even thought about them getting stung but not a bad idea to get kids meds in case

Yeah, I'm going to need a bigger duck medicine basket
I figure in the case of an emergency (no matter how unlikely) I will be calmer if I have everything on hand !

 

[Miss Lydia]

If they were to get a bee alive in their mouth and got stung they could have swelling and having the Benedryl would keep them from not being able to breathe or swallow.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yeah, I'm going to need a bigger duck medicine basket
I figure in the case of an emergency (no matter how unlikely) I will be calmer if I have everything on hand !

I have 3 plastic containers full of stuff for my birds only one for dh and I.lol