Help! My 3 week old duckling is struggling!

[jenna elizabeth]

She does look to be doing a little better I am so happy to see this. I know you are. @casportpony needs to see this!

Very happy! Do you still thing she will be able to walk on her own again?

 

[Miss Lydia]

How are you giving her the BComplex? There is always a chance since she’s young. Can she stay upright on her own? Once she’s stronger you could try some water therapy with her while holding onto her letting her kick her feet whic can hel her strengthen her legs but not yet. Give her more time.

 

[jenna elizabeth]

How are you giving her the BComplex? There is always a chance since she’s young. Can she stay upright on her own? Once she’s stronger you could try some water therapy with her while holding onto her letting her kick her feet whic can hel her strengthen her legs but not yet. Give her more time.

Giving it to her with a syringe orally. She can stay up right for a few seconds. And thank you I was wondering if I should put her in the water yet but I’ll wait!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes I think I’d give her a week on the liquid b complex before doing water therapy and see where she is on recovery. You might make her a warm soup out of a little feed to see if she can eat it better also just small amounts till you see how she does. Make sure to offer food an water often.

 

[J99]

They can’t have medicated food
What feed are they on? And what temp is your brooder ? At three weeks they should be kept at 70 to 78 degrees but no hotter

 

[Terri McAlinden]

Separate her immediately from any other poultry you have.

 

[Isaac 0]

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They can’t have medicated food
What feed are they on? And what temp is your brooder ? At three weeks they should be kept at 70 to 78 degrees but no hotter

Most medicated chick starters are ok for duckling consumption.

 

[Isaac 0]

Separate her immediately from any other poultry you have.

Separating the duckling from the rest of the flock would only make the duckling more stressed out. As long as the duckling isn't being bullied it will be fine.

 

[J99]

I always heard other wise that chick starter was good for chicks but to much for ducklings ?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I am pretty sure there is just one more!