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

[Jasonmstewart]

We have an egg. I had to help her a little bit. It was a little larger than yesterday’s. I’ll definitely get the stuff from tractor supply

 

[casportpony]

We have an egg. I had to help her a little bit. It was a little larger than yesterday’s. I’ll definitely get the stuff from tractor supply

Congrats! Do get a bottle of that. If and when you have to use it, refrigerate after opening because it has a short shelf life when kept at room temperature.

 

[DuckyDonna]

Yay! I don't know about how all ducks work but I had this continually with a couple of mine but mostly one all last year so keep an eye out! Everyone is fine right now and have been for many months but I'm always on the lookout.

I've got pictures of mine when they get that way and I took them because I didn't know what was happening. Now I do and I'm on it like stink on **** the minute I see it start. I never let it get to a bad point and I am more than willing to help if you need it.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That’s awesome news!! I will never be with out Calcium gluconate. When @Amiga duck was having egg laying problems this is what the doctor rec.

 

[Jasonmstewart]

Yay! I don't know about how all ducks work but I had this continually with a couple of mine but mostly one all last year so keep an eye out! Everyone is fine right now and have been for many months but I'm always on the lookout.

I've got pictures of mine when they get that way and I took them because I didn't know what was happening. Now I do and I'm on it like stink on **** the minute I see it start. I never let it get to a bad point and I am more than willing to help if you need it.

Thankyou

 

[Jasonmstewart]

How much calcium gluconate does she get? What exactly does it do?

 

[DuckyDonna]

I give 1ml with an oral syringe. It must stimulate the egg production. I can't give you the exact reason but that's what happens when I give it to my girls

 

[casportpony]

How much calcium gluconate does she get?

My vet told me to give 0.2 ml per pound of body weight twice a day.

What exactly does it do?

If they are low in calcium it helps their muscles squeeze the egg out. Also helps to lay down shell.

 

[casportpony]

Is she having trouble with another egg?

 

[Jasonmstewart]

@casportpony
Yes, she had a difficult time today. I don’t know how long I’m supposed to wait before helping. She didn’t seem I comfortable and she was still able to poop. But she kept trying and wasn’t having any luck. Do I give her the calcium gluconate as a daily regimen? Can it be added to her water or does it need to be given directly to her?