Lethargic Duck Keeps Sleeping and is Unresponsive

2 other people and myself saved over 60 ducklings from horrible conditions and now 1 lady has 2 ducklings that seem sick and have very hot bills, and their poop is liquid and they are not eating well at all or moving around or going in the pool. So Amiga was telling me to stop the gator aid, (had no idea what else to do) and that they may need anti-biotics.

;)

going to go see her ducklings now.. will let you know how they are.

Thank you as always for the great info!
I apologize for not using the quote to clarify. I am not firing on all cylinders, perhaps.

Anyway - for the ducklings with the hot bills - I am thinking antibiotics, as well as a little charcoal one time to see if that can pick up toxins out of their digestive tract (my line of thinking - charcoal may be more easily available, and one of the ways infections make us sick is they produce toxins). This is not a substitute for antibiotics.

Something else that may be on hand until you get antibiotics is oregano. Make a tea - a teaspoon of dried oregano, or several fresh leaves - pour that into a pint of cold water, and give that to drink - there are articles in agriculture publications that refer to large poultry farms using oregano to reduce the need for antibiotics.
 
2 other people and myself saved over 60 ducklings from horrible conditions and now 1 lady has 2 ducklings that seem sick and have very hot bills, and their poop is liquid and they are not eating well at all or moving around or going in the pool.  So Amiga was telling me to stop the gator aid, (had  no idea what else to do) and that they may need anti-biotics.

;)

going to go see her ducklings now.. will let you know how they are. 

Thank you as always for the great info!
Oh, okay. Gotcha. I'm glad you are only having a few that seem to have problems. Are all their feet doing well? In the conditions that they were in I think Amiga is right with antibiotics.
 
I apologize for not using the quote to clarify.  I am not firing on all cylinders, perhaps.

Anyway - for the ducklings with the hot bills - I am thinking antibiotics, as well as a little charcoal one time to see if that can pick up toxins out of their digestive tract (my line of thinking - charcoal may be more easily available, and one of the ways infections make us sick is they produce toxins).  This is not a substitute for antibiotics.

Something else that may be on hand until you get antibiotics is oregano.  Make a tea - a teaspoon of dried oregano, or several fresh leaves - pour that into a pint of cold water, and give that to drink - there are articles in agriculture publications that refer to large poultry farms using oregano to reduce the need for antibiotics.
I get confused easily so no worries! I also tend to miss things when reading, lol.
 
Just wanted to insert here that I am so grateful for the people of the Duck Forum for the many blessings you all offer.
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Me too! You are very knowledgeable and helpful and so glad that @Amiga along with many other people are part of this community.
There is no other place I would rather go.
Just got back and did forget to log off, but the ducklings seem to be doing a bit better. Their bills are not as hot as yesterday and they are grooming so I would say that they are better.
I let her know about the apple cider vinegar and the charcoal and if they worsen tomorrow we will get some antibiotics in them.

And all the feets of the ducklings are wonderful!
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No more burns to cause them so much pain.
 
I will probably take him to the vet on Monday to get some antibiotics. We have a wonderful duck vet here, fortunately.
 
Just wanted to insert here that I am so grateful for the people of the Duck Forum for the many blessings you all offer. :hugs
Me too! You are very knowledgeable and helpful and so glad that @Amiga along with many other people are part of this community.


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& hi debs flocks, I think I took out your name by accident ?? Using muti button :yiipchick

:goodpost:       :thumbsup       I couldn't agree more!!
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Me too! You are very knowledgeable and helpful and so glad that [@=/u/46527/Amiga]@Amiga[/@] along with many other people are part of this community.

There is no other place I would rather go.  
Just got back and did forget to log off, but the ducklings seem to be doing a bit better.  Their bills are not as hot as yesterday and they are grooming so I would say that they are better.
I let her know about the apple cider vinegar and the charcoal and if they worsen tomorrow we will get some antibiotics in them.

And all the feets of the ducklings are wonderful! :celebrate    No more burns to cause them so much pain.  


Hallelujah !! Thanks for the update.. :frow
 
I will probably take him to the vet on Monday to get some antibiotics. We have a wonderful duck vet here, fortunately.
Hope it is nothing serious. Keep us updated please.
Something else good to have on hand is Veterycin spray for wounds and infections it is safe to use around the face and in the eyes. along with ACV
 

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