My female Call duck can't quack anymore

[bertquacklin]

Help! Has anyone had this happen with their female ducks? My female Call duck is the loudest of the bunch, but today I went out and she just opens her bill and can't quack at all. She seems fine otherwise, eating and drinking. Should I be worried?? Thanks in advance

 

[Cayuga momma]

Help! Has anyone had this happen with their female ducks? My female Call duck is the loudest of the bunch, but today I went out and she just opens her bill and can't quack at all. She seems fine otherwise, eating and drinking. Should I be worried?? Thanks in advance

Can you feel her neck to see if she has anything stuck in it?

 

[Miss Lydia]

We also have some Call duck members on here lets see if they can help.

@WVduckchick @Pyxis @shawluvsbirds

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Gosh, I haven't had this happen. I don't know what to suggest other than what Cayuga mamma already said.
Do you think she is broody? I have noticed when my gals go broody they will sometimes run around and act crazy. . opening and closing their bill snapping like a gator without making noise.
But they can still quack when they want to so if yours isn't quacking at all this is probably not it.
Maybe try some acv in her water dish. ?

 

[Cayuga momma]

@chickens really
Have your calls ever done this?

 

[chickens really]

I have Calls. I have never noticed any losing their voice. I have 8 so someone is always quacking..Plus 2 Drakes.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Help! Has anyone had this happen with their female ducks? My female Call duck is the loudest of the bunch, but today I went out and she just opens her bill and can't quack at all. She seems fine otherwise, eating and drinking. Should I be worried?? Thanks in advance

Hi, welcome to BYC!

Are you sure it's a hen and not just a drake voice coming in? What is her age? Sorry I have to ask.

Hope all is well!

 

[casportpony]

I had a couple of ducks lose their voices, but never never did figure out why. Changes in vocalization can be a sign of an infection, so If I were you I would keep a close eye on her, and if possible, consult a vet and ask them to do a gram stain and or a culture to check for bacteria and/or yeast.

 

[bertquacklin]

Thank you so much for the replies! I did check her throat and neck, no problems there. She's still eating and drinking fine. She is a female for sure, has hatched babies in the past. Her voice has come back a little, sometimes she gets some good quacks out, but she's not back to normal. I will add some Apple Cider Vinegar to her water also, that is a great suggestion! I know it's good for them whether or not it helps her voice I may be taking a trip to the vet soon . Unfortunately won't be her first, she has a bad knee too, poor little thing.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Please keep us updated on your little Call.