My ducks have watery poop!! Why??

[MommaHen23]

I don't have any idea the difference between ducks and chickens when it comes to care. So it could be something they are eating or not eating. They are about 15 - 18 weeks old and I am just not sure what to do. Maybe they have a cold, but the weather is outragiously hot. They have a pond they play in (12ft across) and then they come in at night.

I have also noticed what appears to be a male trying the mating ritual in the water, is this all normal?? If so he can't figure it out just yet.

Thanks, I hope that they aren't sick, but if so, what should i treat them with??

 

[brooster]

They are fine, ducks manure is very wet and runny. Also your drake is just trying to mate, he will usually do this every time they get fresh water. Mine never looks like he is doing a good job, but all ten eggs i hatched were fertile, so i guess he was doing a good job.

 

[headred]

My drake goes CRAZY mating in clean water. I always feel sorry for the hens when I change water! I'm pretty sure ducks prefer mating in water. And yes, runny poop!! For sure!!

 

[Lauryn Dee]

My ducklings have been playing for the last 2 days outside in a new pen with lots of vegetation they haven't yet been exposed to until now...they got the "runs" lol i think they aren't used to all the new veggies yet!

 

[Bebezie]

i have a 2 and half week old male duckling, most likely male as i saw the white thingy, and i am worried for him as he has been sneezy lately, and his poop has been runny today and i think he is struggling to breathe a little. I feel like he isnt as energetic as usual, it worries me that his poop is now clear and quite warm....what could be the reason....

and how can i resolve this?

Also I used to feed him mostly bread until i read that this isnt good for them so am now including veg, green stuff, fruit like grapes etc and rice.

 

[SolarDuck]

i have a 2 and half week old male duckling, most likely male as i saw the white thingy, and i am worried for him as he has been sneezy lately, and his poop has been runny today and i think he is struggling to breathe a little. I feel like he isnt as energetic as usual, it worries me that his poop is now clear and quite warm....what could be the reason....

and how can i resolve this?

Also I used to feed him mostly bread until i read that this isnt good for them so am now including veg, green stuff, fruit like grapes etc and rice.

You have to switch him to a duck specific feed ASAP. While the stuff you listed is much better than bread, it is not a complete diet for a duck. If he was raised on bread it is essential you get him on a proper diet immediately, I would highly recommend Mazuri waterfowl starter as it is recommended by veterinarians, and you can purchase it on chewy.com.