Im tube feeding duck with 14FR catheter & it keeps getting clogged!!

[Jenbirdee]

Please help me
I need a bigger gauge !!
Where can I get a
Straight Tip French Catheter at 16in in length at 18 gauge or a little bigger even
She is a runner duck with broken leg and I went to my local medical supply store they only have 14 gauge
Online I only find 14 gauge
it's a little too small it works for a little then clogs!!

 

[casportpony]

What type of food are you feeding?

 

[Jenbirdee]

I soaked mazuri waterfowl maintenance feed in warm water for an hour then added even more warm water and put in the blender . i managed to get about 15 ml in her then clogged.
does not anyplace sell a larger gauge?

 

[casportpony]

You can buy larger ones online, but they take time to ship. Do you have a vet? maybe a vet would sell you one?

 

[Jenbirdee]

You can buy larger ones online, but they take time to ship. Do you have a vet? maybe a vet would sell you one?

Yes I have a few vets now thanks I'll call them Monday & ask In the meantime I just ordered Kaytee baby bird formula on Amazon hoping that wont clog it
She is eating some meal worms on her own while floating in warm bathtub but she doesnt eat the mazuri pieces I toss in there..
and by the way, any ideas on how to get some grit into her?
It's possible she eats a little when Im not watching but i dont think so.
I did see her drink water from the bowl in her "hospital crate" aka indoor big dog crate used for sick ducks
I actually inserted little bits of grit into peas but she didnt eat the peas