Help! White crested duck struggling

[Aunt Angus]

Part of me wonders about a duckie wheel chair or sling chair.

 

[Cockadoodledoochickencoop]

Part of me wonders about a duckie wheel chair or sling chair.

I’ve thought of that too. Something to make it so she can’t tip over.

 

[KaleIAm]

I think that the linked artical is a little over pessimistic:

"Ducks with intracranial lipomas may be asymptomatic, but most develop clinical signs of central nervous system disturbance, caused by massive deformation of the rostral cerebellum and compression of the cerebellar folia in affected ducks."

I believe that most crested ducks to not develop clinical signs and do not have massive deformities. Some develop symptoms -- certainly a much higher proportion of crested ducks develop neurological symptoms than non-crested ducks -- but most live normal lives indicative that they do not have massive deformations of their brains.

The reason for the discrepancy is bias in the sample that are studied. The ducks that are studied are the ones that have symptoms and are taken to a vet. Most crested ducks live out their lives well away from vets and researchers.

I agree. My crested duck lived to be at least 7 with no neurological issues. She was taken to the vet for many reproductive issues, and they definitely would have noticed.

Not that I think that excuses intentionally breeding/supporting the breeding of crested ducks. Mine was a rescue. Most people don't learn about the issues these ducks might have until after they buy a crested duck.

 

[Cockadoodledoochickencoop]

Daisy Update. She has been doing so much better this last week! I haven’t changed anything with what I have been doing with her. Just lots and lots of prayers. But she has been running and quacking and rarely tipping over. Her neck is still crooked but she hasn’t tipped as much as she was before. I’m going to make her a separate room in the duck coop. I don’t want her to get hurt again, but I want her to have some interaction with her sisters. I’ll let her out to run with them as long as I am supervising. So glad she is doing better I was really worried about her.