my 4-5 day old newborn is acting very strange and sick

[32ducklingsandcounting]

Can you still see the mulch? If so, can you get it out with tweezers?

well i don’t know if it is mulch, but now i agree that it’s a neurological problem. if she was choking she would’ve died hours ago.

 

[casportpony]

If the piece of mulch is stuck it's possible that it is partially covering the opening to the lungs. That could explain the open mouth breathing.

 

[32ducklingsandcounting]

If the piece of mulch is stuck it's possible that it is partially covering the opening to the lungs. That could explain the open mouth breathing.

Wouldn't she have already died though? And if that is the problem, how do I get it out?

 

[32ducklingsandcounting]

If the piece of mulch is stuck it's possible that it is partially covering the opening to the lungs. That could explain the open mouth breathing.

this is why i think it’s neurological

 

[WVduckchick]

Very odd.
I’m wondering about maybe trying to sit him in a shallow sink of warm water and see if he tries to drink or clear it out.

 

[32ducklingsandcounting]

Very odd.
I’m wondering about maybe trying to sit him in a shallow sink of warm water and see if he tries to drink or clear it out.

He’s in shallow water now and he seems to be drinking and trying to do something. i’ll keep you updated

 

[32ducklingsandcounting]

Very odd.
I’m wondering about maybe trying to sit him in a shallow sink of warm water and see if he tries to drink or clear it out.

i think it worked!!! omg thank you

 

[32ducklingsandcounting]

He’s in shallow water now and he seems to be drinking and trying to do something. i’ll keep you updated

now he’s starting to walk and eat again!!

 

[boskelli1571]

now he’s starting to walk and eat again!!

He certainly looks livier, well done! Please give him the vitamins and brewers yeast too - if it is neurological it may help him tremendously

 

[32ducklingsandcounting]

He certainly looks livier, well done! Please give him the vitamins and brewers yeast too - if it is neurological it may help him tremendously

I just woke up and the duckling is the same as yesterday. extremely weak, mouth opening and closing, and one eye just stays shut. i now have questions, as i now believe it’s definitely neurological, where do i get the vitamins and brewers yeast? and what vitamins do i give him? how would I give it to him? Thank you for your help.