Hello I’m Dusty a mom to 2 buff and one very sick Khaki Campbell Duck!

[dustywithsparksduck]

Sorry to be so gross, but my duck has been down for about 2 1/2 months. He started not being able to use one leg. I brought him in and he progressively got weaker and I took him to the vet. They said he has congestive heart failure started him on Lasix and heart medication also treating him for worms. It has been a 3 1/2 weeks and he just continuously loses weight and he is still passing these worms in this picture, I can’t tell what this x-ray says how to see if that’s his heart or not please anyone who has any information I would greatly appreciate it thank you !

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Dusty, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

Did the vet diagnose the species of worm?
Sorry he is doing so poorly. At some point in every poultry keepers journey, we must evaluate quality of life and make a decision that death is preferable to suffering if there is no hope of recovery.

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your sickly duck

 

[Burnt Brass Homestead]

Hi @dustywithsparksduck

Sorry to hear about your duck.

Welcome!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry your bird is struggling. You might try starting a thread in our Emergency forum for more ideas on how to help her... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

However there comes a time when there is no quality of life for the bird that putting them down is the most humane thing you can do. Keep us posted!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC, Dusty. Im sorry about your duck.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to BYC. This is a great place to explore and hang out.
I am so sorry about your Duck!

 

[N F C]

Hello, sorry to read about your duck. Hope by posting in the ER forum, you can find some answers. Best wishes.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!
Sorry to hear of your sick duck!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck in resolving the problems with your duck.