Is my duck sick?

[Miss Lydia]

That's great if it was him. I don't think i'd leave food out to attract other critters, some being predators. Not overnight.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That’s sad. Is he up foraging at all? He sure can’t last long not eating.

 

[Miss Lydia]

He may be sick and molt is just making it worse. Any chance of a vet examination?

 

[Need_Not]

He may be sick and molt is just making it worse. Any chance of a vet examination?

im considering it however i don't know what place would know what they are doing. this is a duck not a dog

 

[Need_Not]

update: made a new serving of the feed this morning he could careless about it just like yesterday but i did put out 2 slices of water melon and he did eat it. not attack it and eat like there is no tomorrow but he did slowly peck at it till it was all gone.

he also wasn't in his bush this morning instead sleeping by the pool and sometimes taking a few sips but now i can't seem to find him. i will have to wait for later today or tomorrow morning when he reveals him self


edit: he just did and is now swimming in my pool

 

[Miss Lydia]

It may take him a while to try the feed don't give up on him. I assume your ducks are pets? and just like all other pets we have, they need the right nourishment to thrive and have long lives. So I hope you'll really try with your drake and any other ducks you have especially since we're going to be heading into winter one of these days and I don't know where you are but here in the Mountains of NC there sure isn't much foraging.

 

[Miss Lydia]

If his only food was watermelon that is probably why watermelon is mainly water.

 

[Weeg]

Can your bring him in your house to keep an eye on? If he's not sleeping in a protected area, he is in serious danger of a predator attack. For now, a large dog crate will work to keep him inside, but some kind of pen would be even better.
Place him in the crate or pen with fresh drinking water and moistened food. He will get hungry and have no choice but to eat that. Line the area with towels so you can easily see his poop.

 

[Weeg]

You need to put him somewhere were he has that food as his only option. He's not eating it because things like dog food, watermelon, and other unhealthy food are available. They taste better. Its kinda like telling a kid to eat broccoli, and then offering butter pasta when he doesn't eat it lol.
Hopefully we can get him on the road to recovery soon! You obviously care a lot about him, other poultry owners would likely just right it off as old age, and act like it wasn't their problem.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Awesome!!! with molt, they need good calories so his eating is a very good sign.
Good job!