Lost/Abandoned Wood Duck duckling

[Zombified]

As long as you keep him company, he should be alright.

He might just not be interested in it right now. Just leave it out, change it as usual, and he should be eating by tomorrow. Pyrrhos wouldn't eat if I tried to force feed her, either.

 

[Year of the Rooster]

Well, I spoke too soon. The lethargy hit like a brick. I went out to buy wax worms for him/her but when I came back it was flat on its back barely breathing. Still hanging in there but I don't think he'll make it.

 

[ducksinarow]

Sugar water or electrolyte solution may be required for emergency energy. Dip bill in fluid.

 

[Year of the Rooster]

Sugar water or electrolyte solution may be required for emergency energy. Dip bill in fluid.

I have both a vitamin/electrolyte solution and a sugar water solution prepared. Thank you for the help!


I am successfully force feeding some wax worms, as long as I cut them in half. I'm trying to feed every half hour. Is that too much? He pooped on my shirt several times, so I'm assuming it's digesting ok.

 

[Zombified]

Oh no ): I hope he pulls through!

 

[duckmomma92]

Come on little wood duckling! Im rooting for you!

 

[desertdarlene]

Oh no! Wood ducklings are notorious for being difficult to get to eat. I am so sorry this is happening to him.

 

[Zombified]

Any update? How is the little one?

 

[bribre]

Hope he pulls throw!!!

 

[poochell01]

Oh I hope he's ok
Fingers crossed wish I could help more keep us updated