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His poo is bright green. And he pees in the water which is white. I'm tube feeding him. He did have some peas yesterday and can now swim in water. His drinking better and is showing signs of wanting to get out of the pool. When I hod him he has the use of his wings and feet , he just can't support his weight. Im doing swimming therapy and I have vitamins in his water. His still talking and wanting to be with the rest of his flock.Could you post a video of the duck?
Do you have any pictures of his droppings?
Where are you located in the world?
Several conditions can cause a sudden onset in paralysis with waterfowl, ranging from toxicosis, bacterial infections, trauma, to neurological damage. Differentiating these conditions merely on outward symptoms, and anamnesis can often prove inaccurate, therefore, if a veterinarian is an option, that may be the best route to choose.
https://www.metzerfarms.com/Veterinarians.cfm?CustID=28019418
If a vet is not an option, treatment should be first tailored to treating his current anorexic state. Anorexic birds often are unable to produce a copious amount of metabolic heat to maintain normothermia, and often become hypothermic, therefore, environmental space should be warmer than usual to ward off such as scenario. Nutritional support is warranted in cases of anorexia to maintain the bird's nutrional state.
If the bird is not eating, tube feeding is the only option to provide nutritional support. Tube feeding supplies consists of a 60ml syringe, gamebird starter feed/ or parrot baby feeding formula, in addition, one should have a gram scale, and tubing, preferably an 18 french red rubber catheter, but aquarium tubing of a similar size, equipped with a melted tip to prevent esophageal damage will suffice. Additional information on tube feeding can be found here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tube-feeding-ducks-updated-5-7-2020.1211994/
If you live in a warm climate, chances of bacterial ingestion exp. Clostridium botulinum (botulism), is likely and could pose similar symptoms. In consideration of this, you may attempt to give activated charcoal via gavage (tube feeding). Charcoal can be purchased in a pet form with sorbitol added, although plain activated charcoal tablets will suffice. A good start in dealing with these problems is with a thorough physical examination; performed correctly this simple step can provide valuable information otherwise miscounted for.
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exot...ltry/physical-examination-of-backyard-poultry