Ducks and ducklings with diarrhea. What to do?

[duckslove]

He might be drinking too much water

 

[hannahxx]

My 2 have started having diahrea too. I've tried yoghurt. Not much help. They have duck crumble. Few dried mealworms as treats And whatever they nibble in the garden.they do drink a lot. But I can't stop them drinking.

 

[mikeythepotatoe]

Can you list some information that might help?  For example, what do they eat, are they getting grit?  Do you have a vet who can help?  Is there blood in the stool?  Sounds gross, but do you have pictures?  Any other symptoms?  Lethargy?  Wobbly?  Panting?  Is it possible they've gotten into something toxic?


This may be an infection, in which case antibiotics would be needed.

Does them eating their own poop count as toxic?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Does them eating their own poop count as toxic?

@Amiga

 

[Amiga]

@Amiga

Not in my experience. It doesn't look appetizing, but mine played with their own poo with their mouths and did not apparently suffer.

 

[jeniquack]

My ducks are 6 weeks old and they have the juicy squirts is that normal

 

[Amiga]

Does not sound normal from your brief description.

What are they eating? Do they have access to chick grit? Water with food 24/7? Brooder temperature? Do they go outside? Get treats?

Bedding?

 

[DianaG59]

My 3 four week old ducklings started with the watery foul smelling stuff too. What do I give them? I can't afford our vets as none of them do poultry and the smell is horrible. I am trying to get them ready to be outside but they arent feathered enough yet and I have no way for a heat source. I am also trying to keep thier small brooder clean too and it' s not easy. I tried bedding and they ate the wood chips so I took it out and have had them on towels ever since.

 

[Amiga]

Could you go over

what they eat
brooder temperature
if they go outside at all
do they get grit?
other animals in the household?
any other behavior or symptoms out of the normal lately?

Gotta go outside now...I would start giving probiotics once or twice a week.

 

[DianaG59]

Could you go over

what they eat
brooder temperature
if they go outside at all
do they get grit?
other animals in the household?
any other behavior or symptoms out of the normal lately?

Gotta go outside now...I would start giving probiotics once or twice a week.

I went and got some probiotics and started that and got some Apple cider vinegar too. Will give the probiotics for 3 days then the raw apple cider vinegar in thier water. I clean their food dishes out and change the brooder towels twice a day. (I tried wood shavings and they ate it), I found a window had been left open all night by them and they were chilled. They have a Brisnea Eco warmer plate they sit under, and it's 73 in here. Only one now is having poop issues but will give all of them the probiotics. They get the same foods and clean water and a little bit of plain oatmeal every day, nothing else. Amd I havent let them outside yet as it's been very windy and cold here.