Ducks not pooping much?

[Buzz2035]

I have a question I don’t know if this is normal or not but I have two disabled house ducks, and I have noticed for the past week they don’t poop near as much has the have before they can even go a whole swimming time about 20mins or so and no poop were before the pooped as soon as they hit the water. Nothing has changed as far as there food or anything. Is that normal for them to go from pooping were I have to change out there bed about 3 or 4 times or more a day to once my twice a day. They are about 7 month old pekins one male one female. Also my female hasn’t laid a egg in about a week. Eating and drinking like normal

 

[robbyvg]

I have a question I don’t know if this is normal or not but I have two disabled house ducks, and I have noticed for the past week they don’t poop near as much has the have before they can even go a whole swimming time about 20mins or so and no poop were before the pooped as soon as they hit the water. Nothing has changed as far as there food or anything. Is that normal for them to go from pooping were I have to change out there bed about 3 or 4 times or more a day to once my twice a day. They are about 7 month old pekins one male one female. Also my female hasn’t laid a egg in about a week. Eating and drinking like normal

How are they disabled? (House Ducks).

The female laid eggs prior to this regularly?

Is that picture super-recent? Because in that photo, they don't look bad at all.

At 7 months they could be molting into their full adult feathers. How are their feathers? Do some of them come out as they preen?

Beyond this, I will leave it to the more experienced.

As many details as possible, please.

 

[Buzz2035]

How are they disabled? (House Ducks).

The female laid eggs prior to this regularly?

Is that picture super-recent? Because in that photo, they don't look bad at all.

At 7 months they could be molting into their full adult feathers. How are their feathers? Do some of them come out as they preen?

Beyond this, I will leave it to the more experienced.

As many details as possible, please.

One has a leg that is bent under him so he walks what he can on the hock and his good leg but only for a minute before he has to lay down. The female has bad joint swollen and has a hard time getting up and walking. The vet said she had joints that would eventually give completely out. She only has been laying eggs for a few weeks sometimes she would lay one a egg a day and then sometimes two in the same day. That pic is From last month but they overall look fine. I haven’t really noticed much feathers coming out. My male when checked today weighs abiut 4 1/2 lbs and my female is about 7 lbs she is overall bigger then him.

 

[robbyvg]

One has a leg that is bent under him so he walks what he can on the hock and his good leg but only for a minute before he has to lay down. The female has bad joint swollen and has a hard time getting up and walking. The vet said she had joints that would eventually give completely out. She only has been laying eggs for a few weeks sometimes she would lay one a egg a day and then sometimes two in the same day. That pic is From last month but they overall look fine. I haven’t really noticed much feathers coming out. My male when checked today weighs abiut 4 1/2 lbs and my female is about 7 lbs she is overall bigger then him.

What are you feeding them?

 

[Buzz2035]

What are you feeding them?

Purine duck food. Peas, corn and insects as treats

 

[robbyvg]

Purine duck food. Peas, corn and insects as treats

I will see if anyone might know more. @Crazy Duck Lover @FoodFreedomNow @RoosterWhisperer

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Is your vet an avian vet? And have they ever mentioned niacin deficiency to you or recommended giving a niacin or a B complex? Also pooping every 20 minutes is normal
what isn't normal is a duck pooping every 5 minutes.

Edit: Their eyes look a little runny and irritated. I would recommend buying Terramycin for their eyes. I don't know how often they are in the pool, but make sure every day they have access to water deep enough to dunk their heads so they can clean their eyes and nares.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

I will see if anyone might know more. @Crazy Duck Lover @FoodFreedomNow @RoosterWhisperer

I'll try, but ducks aren't my specialty. So sorry. @Duck Lady1 @Duck Diva @EverythingDucks.

Purine duck food. Peas, corn and insects as treats

Their diet sounds good to me.

One has a leg that is bent under him so he walks what he can on the hock and his good leg but only for a minute before he has to lay down. The female has bad joint swollen and has a hard time getting up and walking. The vet said she had joints that would eventually give completely out. She only has been laying eggs for a few weeks sometimes she would lay one a egg a day and then sometimes two in the same day. That pic is From last month but they overall look fine. I haven’t really noticed much feathers coming out. My male when checked today weighs abiut 4 1/2 lbs and my female is about 7 lbs she is overall bigger then him.

Well, how long have they had their disabilities?

 

[Buzz2035]

I'll try, but ducks aren't my specialty. So sorry. @Duck Lady1 @Duck Diva @EverythingDucks.

Their diet sounds good to me.

Well, how long have they had their disabilities?

Since they were about 2 weeks old

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

Since they were about 2 weeks old

Okay, may I ask how they got that?
Weight may cause some difficulty in getting up and down. It's weird that your male is lighter than your female if they're the same age.