- Jul 13, 2011
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I have two fully grown white Pekin ducks that I raised from ducklings. My mom was getting sick of them so we took them to a protected pond where there were many other ducks. They seemed fine at first but after seeing the other ducks bite them and attack them over and over I decided I didn't want to keep them there. My mom made me leave but a couple hours later, with her permission, I went back and got them. In the car on the way back home one of my ducks started flapping his wings, twisting his neck, and shaking his head back and forth. It stopped after a minute or so but still scared the life out of me.
They have been home since last night and this morning I went out to check on them and he was doing it again. I realized it might be a seizure. Ever since then he has been very standoffish (they are both normally very friendly) and holds his leg up like it hurts.
I am very upset I allowed this to happen to him and it is causing me so much anxiety right now. What I would like to know is, is what he is doing definitely a seizure? What could have caused it? And what can I do to help him?
Before anyone suggests taking him to a vet, I don't have the money for one right now and my mom refuses to pay. We have 21 other animals (we have a horse barn with goats, horses, dogs, cats, etc.) that just had seasonal shots and the vet bill was not at all cheap. Taking him to the vet would be pretty much impossible, at least right now.
Please help me figure out whats going on with my duckie, and what to do! Thanks!
They have been home since last night and this morning I went out to check on them and he was doing it again. I realized it might be a seizure. Ever since then he has been very standoffish (they are both normally very friendly) and holds his leg up like it hurts.
I am very upset I allowed this to happen to him and it is causing me so much anxiety right now. What I would like to know is, is what he is doing definitely a seizure? What could have caused it? And what can I do to help him?
Before anyone suggests taking him to a vet, I don't have the money for one right now and my mom refuses to pay. We have 21 other animals (we have a horse barn with goats, horses, dogs, cats, etc.) that just had seasonal shots and the vet bill was not at all cheap. Taking him to the vet would be pretty much impossible, at least right now.
Please help me figure out whats going on with my duckie, and what to do! Thanks!