HELP!! EMERGENCY !!!

[felicity5]

My Pekin duck is around 7 weeks old and has red eyes. Red eyes like when people are really tired and they have blood shot eyes.
I recently got conjunctivitis and I'm scared that I have given it to my duck. Is this possible?
Also if it isnt conjunctivitis has anyone else had this problem and how do I fix it?

Thank you !

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

You need to take the duckling to a vet for proper diagnosis and treatment

 

[Amiga]

See if you can get a vet to look at it. In the meantime, make sure the duckling has plenty of fresh water in which to wash its entire head. If you put a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water and let it wash in that, it may help, that is just an idea.

There is a product called Veterycin, and I believe one of the forms it comes in is an eye wash. You can find it online and some stores carry it, I think.

 

[felicity5]

Thank you for that.
Out of curiosity how does the apple cider vinegar help

 

[ChickenFootRnch]

Vinegar lowers the Ph, and "kills bugs". Acidic water kills yeast's and fungi, and other "bugs" that can affect livestock,poultry, and pets. Just remember moderation. Ph affects the pet also.

 

[Kleonaptra]

Hmm it is possible you shared your conjunctivitus. Bathing the eyes in mild salt water will help but if the duck is truly infected it might need a course of antibiotics from a vet. We can also infect them with cold sores, so no kissing, even ducks!

 

[felicity5]

Thank you all!