Bella Jones
Hatching
- Jul 24, 2017
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So two days ago I brought home a month and a half old ducking from the farm where I work, because he had suddenly fallen sick. At this time he was unable to walk, he would fall over and sometimes end up on his back. His legs appeared fine and he would kick them constantly in his efforts to get up and walk. (Now they were feeding these ducklings medicated chick feed, which I explained isn't good for ducklings and they have since switched to a proper feed.) And so I believed nutrient deficiency was to blame, and have since been adding niacin to his water. I have also purchased yeast and have been sprinkling that on top of his food.
The next day I noticed he was holding his head to the side, and thought it was wry neck. Although there really wasn't much else I could do for it.
Now today he has gotten worse. He can't sit like a normal duck unless he is supported by something, although he usually chooses not to. Instead he will lay on his side with his head craned back until it's touching his back, or have it in some other weird position. He still eats and drinks readily but will sometimes intake food or water and then throw his head back and around in circles (as if having trouble swallowing maybe...?) Also when I set him down inside his container, he will spasm (head and feet going like crazy) and I will have to steady him. And on a final note, I notice that he seems to have trouble locating his food and water even though i hold it right in front of him, meaning he'll try and feel along the bowl and I'll have to direct his beak inside.
Additional information:
He is eating food meant for both ducks and chickens, that's all I know at the moment.
I am unsure of breed, might be a mallard, at least that's what he/she resembles.
Pooping normally
Breathing might be a little heavy
Twitches quite a bit
Sorry for this ginormous post, but I'm extremely worried and need to know if there is anything else I can do besides giving him food with yeast sprinkled on it, and fresh water with niacin. Thanks!
The next day I noticed he was holding his head to the side, and thought it was wry neck. Although there really wasn't much else I could do for it.
Now today he has gotten worse. He can't sit like a normal duck unless he is supported by something, although he usually chooses not to. Instead he will lay on his side with his head craned back until it's touching his back, or have it in some other weird position. He still eats and drinks readily but will sometimes intake food or water and then throw his head back and around in circles (as if having trouble swallowing maybe...?) Also when I set him down inside his container, he will spasm (head and feet going like crazy) and I will have to steady him. And on a final note, I notice that he seems to have trouble locating his food and water even though i hold it right in front of him, meaning he'll try and feel along the bowl and I'll have to direct his beak inside.
Additional information:
He is eating food meant for both ducks and chickens, that's all I know at the moment.
I am unsure of breed, might be a mallard, at least that's what he/she resembles.
Pooping normally
Breathing might be a little heavy
Twitches quite a bit
Sorry for this ginormous post, but I'm extremely worried and need to know if there is anything else I can do besides giving him food with yeast sprinkled on it, and fresh water with niacin. Thanks!
