Just got back from vacation and my 1 month old ducks poop looks very odd!

[AmyA248]

Good afternoon my friends!

We just got back from vacation and my mom was taking care of my 3 ducklings that are still too young to join the flock.

My mother put down newspaper under their wood chips, (she didn’t know better and thought it would make it easier to clean)
This morning Tulip, who was born on Easter, did some very strange looking poopy. It’s grey and looks like a bunch of little balls stuck together. When I picked it up it was mushy and looked like wet newspaper!
Could she be eating the newspaper even if they have plenty of food, vegetables and treats?
I’m sure the ink can be potentially dangerous and I’m worried about her and the others because their poopy was normal when we left.
I have enclosed a picture the latest one.

Many thanks for taking a look!

 

[Mallards and Quail]

I have never seen something like that when I had my ducks. I'll tag some people who may be able to help.

@Canadian Wind
@Miss Lydia

 

[JacinLarkwell]

@BelovedBirds

 

[fluffycrow]

@New duck mommy 2021

 

[BelovedBirds]

Good afternoon my friends!

We just got back from vacation and my mom was taking care of my 3 ducklings that are still too young to join the flock.

My mother put down newspaper under their wood chips, (she didn’t know better and thought it would make it easier to clean)
This morning Tulip, who was born on Easter, did some very strange looking poopy. It’s grey and looks like a bunch of little balls stuck together. When I picked it up it was mushy and looked like wet newspaper!
Could she be eating the newspaper even if they have plenty of food, vegetables and treats?
I’m sure the ink can be potentially dangerous and I’m worried about her and the others because their poopy was normal when we left.
I have enclosed a picture the latest one.

Many thanks for taking a look!

That is very strange looking poop, I haven't seen anything like it.
It's definitely probable that she's eating the newspaper. It's bound to get wet and they don't know better
The ink could be dangerous, so I would get some activated charcoal on hand in case you need to flush her system. Can't hurt to get everything together incase she shows signs of poisoning.
If she's behaving normally, I would ensure the newspaper is all gone, and provide some chick grit for her, to help her digest and pass anything that could clog her system.

And aside from that I'd just monitor her for now, and see if her poops go back to normal.
Is she on duckling crumble? Is she getting treats?

Perhaps new duck mommy will be able to give her thoughts on this, as I've never seen poops like that before.

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

I agree with everything @BelovedBirds said
I myself have never used news paper so haven’t seen this before either
But would provide chick grit and activated charcoal food grade to flush her system of poising from the ink

@Wyorp Rock
@HollowOfWisps
Have you ever came across something like this ?

 

[Canadian Wind]

I can't add anything more that's been said. Almost looks like something my cat would hurl up!

 

[RoyalChick]

I don’t know anything about ducks, but most modern newsprints are soy based and so probably safe.
Not all are soy, so it is still possible the ink is toxic. But most likely not.

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

@AmyA248
Any updates on the baby ?
Has poo gone back to normal ?

 

[BelovedBirds]

Good afternoon my friends!

We just got back from vacation and my mom was taking care of my 3 ducklings that are still too young to join the flock.

My mother put down newspaper under their wood chips, (she didn’t know better and thought it would make it easier to clean)
This morning Tulip, who was born on Easter, did some very strange looking poopy. It’s grey and looks like a bunch of little balls stuck together. When I picked it up it was mushy and looked like wet newspaper!
Could she be eating the newspaper even if they have plenty of food, vegetables and treats?
I’m sure the ink can be potentially dangerous and I’m worried about her and the others because their poopy was normal when we left.
I have enclosed a picture the latest one.

Many thanks for taking a look!

Hi Amy, any update?