Introduction and question. Help?

[christaanne]

Hi, I am the proud mother of a mallard duck. (S)he is 4-6 weeks old and has been having an issue with his nares. When he breathes I can hear it in his nares, but it's not a wheeze and he does not mouth breath. I put my ear to his back and his chest and didn't hear any congestion. It sounds like it is simply in his nares. He has constant access in water deep enough to bathe in and I put him in the pool almost every day. He's kept inside at night, so I don't think it's a cold. I bought him some oregano plants and have been letting him eat out of the pot and have sprinkled dry oregano over his food. He's very chipper, playful, and energetic and other than that seems healthy and happy. I do not want to use antibiotics unless absolutely necessary, but also don't want to put his health at risk. At what point should I get antibiotics? Any suggestions on how to help him?

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[MySweetChickens]

hi

you could check out the learning center to see if you can find an answer
https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

you may also get answers if you post a thread in the emergency disease injuries and cures section
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! You might also want to post in the Ducks forum where the duck experts hang out about your little guy https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

So sorry about your baby. I hope you can get him back to good health soon.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! X2 Post in the Ducks section for advice. Good luck with him!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to YC - good luck in resolving this situation.

 

[gander007]

 

[drumstick diva]

Please let us know what the duck people recommend - we like to learn new things too.