Emergency, sick duck

kwik-kwak

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Aug 14, 2021
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I just opened a topic in the emergency section but later realized that this section contains the duck specialists. I don't know if it's allowed but I don't have any responses yet and I'm very worried.

Here is the link to the topic where I explained everything, I hope someone can advise me. Topic -> click

Thank you very much for your help!
 
I haven't had enough experience to know what the problem might be; I hope someone can help you! I'm sure the warm water bottle is not a bad idea, especially if it's optional for him to be near it. Has he tried to get near it?
 
It does sound like it could be botulism. Are his eyelids droopy? Make sure he has plenty of fresh water nearby.
 
It seems to be going much better. He now stands on his own and the wings are no longer hanging. I'll check again later and give some food and water.

I just gave him extra water, he wasn't really thirsty. I left the water in the coop so he can drink if he wants. Later tonight I'm going to bring some food and see how it goes.

Is botulism also something that arises so acutely? I went to have a look at them today around four o'clock and then there was nothing visible and two hours later he could no longer stand on his legs. Now a few hours later he can stand and walk independently again and is a lot more alert. But I can still see from his appearance that it is not quite right yet...

Indeed, he can choose whether he lies against the hot water bottle or not.

I'd rather not bring him in because I'm afraid that will cause him extra stress. I have two ducks, so the other one would have to come in too or be left alone. I'm just afraid that it disrupts them too much.

The temperature is currently around freezing, so not really extreme, it is warmer during the day.
 
I'm so glad to hear he's doing better! Yes, from my understanding, botulism can set in very quickly. It sounds like it was either a very mild case or something else entirely.
No I don't, maybe I can buy some tomorrow if it is needed. His eyes are not droopy but his eyes look a bit different, like he's not making real contact.

If he's already looking better, I doubt you'll need these supplies--but it could be good to have them on hand and know how to use them for the future.
 
Good news, he seems to have made a full recovery. He is actively walking around again and can even run again. He's just a little dirty because he hasn't had a bath yet. Since it is quite cold I leave the choice to him when he takes a bath.

Anyway, thank you all very much for your thoughts and help!
 
Good news, he seems to have made a full recovery. He is actively walking around again and can even run again. He's just a little dirty because he hasn't had a bath yet. Since it is quite cold I leave the choice to him when he takes a bath.

Anyway, thank you all very much for your thoughts and help!
Yay, I'm so glad to hear it!
 

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