Lethargic duckling with neck contracted against body

[Miss Lydia]

She can breathe okay like that? @casportpony is super at helping with tube feeding an encouragement! What meds do they have her on?

 

[astrickler]

She can breathe okay like that? @casportpony is super at helping with tube feeding an encouragement! What meds do they have her on?

She seems to be breathing very well...sometimes she lays on her belly but she seems to like her back better. They gave her a steroid shot and have her on Dex Sod every 24 hrs

 

[astrickler]

@casportpony any advice on tube feeding?

 

[casportpony]

@casportpony any advice on tube feeding?

What instructions did the vet give you?

 

[Miss Lydia]

@astrickler

 

[astrickler]

The vet tech showed me once...I think I was just nervous...I got a little flustered but I’ve had 2 successful feedings

 

[Miss Lydia]

That’s awesome!! I never thought I could do it but after giving meds the same way I have much more confidence. How’s she doing?

 

[casportpony]

@Eggcessive found this great link:
https://www.teediddlydee.com/how-to-tube-feed-sick-ducks/

 

[chickens really]

In your picture I noticed that it looks like Cat litter in her box.
Please explain if you ever provide Grit or exactly what they get daily...

 

[astrickler]

In your picture I noticed that it looks like Cat litter in her box.
Please explain if you ever provide Grit or exactly what they get daily...

It’s not cat litter...when they are in the house we use the natural paper bedding on top of the puppy pee pads. It helps keep the smell down and really absorbs the moisture. Yes they get oyster shell in their feed.