I’m new to the duck scene. Need some advice please.

[Miss Lydia]

@casportpony hopefully is somewhere around here!

 

[casportpony]

Maverick is doing pretty good. Still not eating, but I’m tube feeding her. She’s full of energy. Right now she’s taking a nap in the kennel. She’s only pooped one time last night and not since.

More energy is a very good sign, not pooping is a little worrisome. My advice would be to tube more fluids. Maybe mix the Kaytee at 1 part food, three or four parts water and get 170 ml in her each day. As you get more comfortable tubing, you should be able to increase her tubing volume a few ml's per feeding.

 

[Jasonmstewart]

I need to get a larger syringe. A hate having to tube her twice to get enough in her

 

[casportpony]

I need to get a larger syringe. A hate having to tube her twice to get enough in her

You could hold her, disconnect the tube, have one of you refill, then reattach and tube.

 

[Duckfarmer1]

I need to get a larger syringe. A hate having to tube her twice to get enough in her

I was able to buy a large catheter at a local vet office..who didn’t even see me. They were very kind when I explained my situation. It was only about $1...when you buy it online, you pay about $11 in shipping ...maybe worth a try?

 

[Jasonmstewart]

She’s still not pooping. I gave her more fluids about an hour and a half ago and just fed her a 4:1 mixture of exact. I really don’t know what to do other than to keep feeding her like this until she recovers. She is still not quacking. She makes a little whimper sound every now and then. What do I need to do? I feel so bad for her. She seems to be in good spirits despite everything going on.

 

[Miss Lydia]

@casportpony

 

[Runner duck mom]

Have you tried calling the vet to check in and see if they have any thoughts? I know they weren't much help the first time but you never know.
If you think she is in pain they should be able to prescribe you liquid pain meds to help keep her comfortable.

 

[Jasonmstewart]

I dont think she’s in any pain. I think she’s just uncomfortable. She’s nowhere near 100%. She pooped again overnight, but hasn’t since. I think she’s still dehydrated. Do I need to continue pedialyte?

 

[Runner duck mom]

Someone should be on to help soon with regards to Pedialyte and feeding info.
Have you tried giving her a warm bath in the tub? Whenever we put any of our ducks in the tub the first thing they do is poop...may help to move things around, plus warm water and being able to float around may feel nice.