My duck has Green Poop... should I go to the vet? (PICS)

[graypes]

I'm unaware of the exact amount of time a duck can go without food. But there have been a few threads here where a duck went 3+ days.

I believe one of the big risks of not eating in the first couple days is dehydration, and since your duck already got fluids he has an advantage.

hopefully he can stay hydrated, hes starting to avoid the bucket again

 

[KaleIAm]

hopefully he can stay hydrated, hes starting to avoid the bucket again

I'm sorry to hear that. You are doing a great job taking care of him.

 

[graypes]

ok now that i am closely watching him he is paying a lot of attention to his vent and is having a lot of diarrhea despite having consumed no food whatsoever. that explains the dehydration! does anyone know about anti diarrheal meds for ducks? would ut be okay with antibiotics etc?

 

[KaleIAm]

ok now that i am closely watching him he is paying a lot of attention to his vent and is having a lot of diarrhea despite having consumed no food whatsoever. that explains the dehydration! does anyone know about anti diarrheal meds for ducks? would ut be okay with antibiotics etc?

Unfortunately the only one I know of is cholestyramine, available by prescription only. I have had my share of duck diarrhea and that is the only med my avian vets have ever recommended. Hopefully other members know of other medications available OTC.

 

[graypes]

Unfortunately the only one I know of is cholestyramine, available by prescription only. I have had my share of duck diarrhea and that is the only med my avian vets have ever recommended. Hopefully other members know of

have you ever had a

Riemerella anatipestifer or pasturella infection in your flock? The duck is shaking his head alot now and that was the first thing that came up on google. woof its looking like im gonna have to drive across state to an actual bird vet tomorrow​

 

[graypes]

but the head shaking is less shivering and more like trying to shake something out of his ears? idk maybe you or @Isaac 0 might know whats going on with the poor guy... its looking like the whole flock is getting green poo even though i kept them inside today and gave no greens

 

[Isaac 0]

ts looking like im gonna have to drive across state to an actual bird vet tomorrow

@Isaac 0 might know whats going on with the poor guy

Probably would be the best route to go.
There are so many conditions that can cause what you're seeing, so attempting to guess over the internet is merely grasping at straws.
Could you treat with antibiotics, dewormers, and tube feed (?) probably, and that very well may work, but in a situation such as this it's best to address the underlying cause as effectively as possible, and that usually entails a thorough physical examination and diagnostic testing to establish what you are dealing with.
In the case that you couldn't get to a vet, It would be better to treat in an aimless manner rather than not treat at all.
Additionally, if you can't get to the vet today, I would suggest you collect tube feeding supplies; start off by correcting any nutritional/fluid deficit, then start the bird on maintenance fluids as need be. When a bird is not eating, they are unable to maintain normothermia thefor we should increase the temperature in their pen ( still watching for signs the bird may be overheating.

Excluding the crop needles in this photo I took, this is merely all you would need to tube feed at home. For a grown medium-sized duck I personally use a 16-18 french size tube. If you cannot readily find these near you, you can use aquarium tubing of appropriate size with the tip melted down to prevent esophageal damage during the tube feeding process.
More information on tube feeding can be found here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tube-feeding-ducks-updated-5-7-2020.1211994/

 

[graypes]

Probably would be the best route to go.
There are so many conditions that can cause what you're seeing, so attempting to guess over the internet is merely grasping at straws.
Could you treat with antibiotics, dewormers, and tube feed (?) probably, and that very well may work, but in a situation such as this it's best to address the underlying cause as effectively as possible, and that usually entails a thorough physical examination and diagnostic testing to establish what you are dealing with.
In the case that you couldn't get to a vet, It would be better to treat in an aimless manner rather than not treat at all.
Additionally, if you can't get to the vet today, I would suggest you collect tube feeding supplies; start off by correcting any nutritional/fluid deficit, then start the bird on maintenance fluids as need be. When a bird is not eating, they are unable to maintain normothermia thefor we should increase the temperature in their pen ( still watching for signs the bird may be overheating.
View attachment 2725219 Excluding the crop needles in this photo I took, this is merely all you would need to tube feed at home. For a grown medium-sized duck I personally use a 16-18 french size tube. If you cannot readily find these near you, you can use aquarium tubing of appropriate size with the tip melted down to prevent esophageal damage during the tube feeding process.
More information on tube feeding can be found here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tube-feeding-ducks-updated-5-7-2020.1211994/

took him to a general emergency vet yesterday who prescribed broad spectrum antibiotics which he started yesterday. no improvement in the diarrhea, it seems as the green diarrhea is the main symptom as he is still really dehydrated and pooping a ton. i have him in a shallow tub of water which is encouraging hydration. I am currently on phone with the general emergency vet to see if they can prescribe an antidiarrheal to go with the antibiotic but i am definitely wary about this since no diagnostic work has been done ACK

 

[graypes]

@Isaac 0 Update: the specialist vet is closed and redirects emergencies to the general emergency vet i visited.

I called them back and they said they did not have any antidiarrheals approved for ducks but that i could bring him in for more subcutaneous fluids

 

[KaleIAm]

have you ever had a

Riemerella anatipestifer or pasturella infection in your flock? The duck is shaking his head alot now and that was the first thing that came up on google. woof its looking like im gonna have to drive across state to an actual bird vet tomorrow​

No, I'm unfamiliar with that infection in my flock I believe.

I'm so sorry you can't get him into an avian specialist.