I just joined BYC today. I'm so excited to be here! My name is Jessica, I'm 39, in Michigan and just bought my first chicks & ducklings on April 29th. So this is a whole new experience for me. We are in the works of building a coop and they currently stay in a wood box. All of them seem happy & healthy except I have concerns with one of my ducklings. I look forward to meeting you all!
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What's going on with the duckling?
What's going on with the duckling?
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Hi!! And thank youWelcome to BYC
What's going on with the duckling?
He is breathing rather heavy and sounds congested. I've put him in the bath tub so he can play and clean out his nose good which seems to help some, but the breathing is still heavy. Not sure what to do. It's been going on for about 2 weeks that I've noticed. He doesn't act sick though.
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Hey there!!! Welcome to BYC!!!!!
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Jessica
Glad you could join the flock! Congrats on your new chicks and ducklings
Im afraid I'm not a duck person so not sure really what to advise for your duckling but please do drop by the duck section of the forum for help with the congestion from the other duck keepers there. Here is the link ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks
Wishing you the very best of luck with your chicks and ducklings in the future. Be sure to ask any questions around the forum there really is a section for everything.
Enjoy BYC
JessicaGlad you could join the flock! Congrats on your new chicks and ducklings
Im afraid I'm not a duck person so not sure really what to advise for your duckling but please do drop by the duck section of the forum for help with the congestion from the other duck keepers there. Here is the link ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducksWishing you the very best of luck with your chicks and ducklings in the future. Be sure to ask any questions around the forum there really is a section for everything.
Enjoy BYC
Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! 
welcome to BYC !!
Welcome to BYC, Jessica! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.
Congrats on your new chicks and ducklings! How many did you get? Do they have names? I've never raised ducks but have always wanted to. Sorry to hear about your one duckling!
Hope she/he is ok!
Congrats on your new chicks and ducklings! How many did you get? Do they have names? I've never raised ducks but have always wanted to. Sorry to hear about your one duckling!
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I hope folks on the duck thread are able to tell you what he has and how to treat. Respiratory problems can be very contagious. He may have aspirated water or something that is irritating his lungs.
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