My duckling has Riemerella anatipestifer!

[annie222223]

I had 4 ducklings, 3 already died from this disease (not 100% sure but most likely considering their symptoms). The last one is 12 days old, and he’s been having symptoms for the past 3 days, getting worse each day. His neck is all scabbed and his eyes have discharge as well, and he moves his neck from side to side and can’t lift his head up. Poop is green. I read that the only solution is antibiotics but I can’t get that anywhere, is there any other way I can help him?? Really don’t want him to die like the others UPDATE: might be able to find antibiotics tmr?? his symptoms have been getting worse it’s already been a few days - will it be too late to save him?

 

[Isaac 0]

How is your duckling doing?

 

[annie222223]

How is your duckling doing?

He got better by himself! I woke up one morning and his neck was no longer twisting from side to side and he was running around super happy. We gave him antibiotics for two days and it helped the wound looking scars on his neck. I’m concerned now because yesterday, he stopped being as cheerful and slept all day, eating and drinking less than normal (Although he still did). Same thing today and I noticed his right leg rests outwards a bit and he can’t seem to walk properly. I’m not sure if it’s splayed leg or has something to do with the infection but I’m just monitoring him now as I’m not sure what TK do.