NEED HELP! Duck is shakin its head and will not stop scratching!!!

[Mandarinducks]

my mandarin ducks will not stop scratching it head, and it will shake its head

 

[nuthatched]

Can you check for mites?

 

[Mandarinducks]

how?

 

[Mandarinducks]

I think it is lice but I do not know why my duck shakes her head

 

[nuthatched]

I think it is lice but I do not know why my duck shakes her head

You spread apart the feathers and look at the skin. She's shaking get her head because it bothers her and she's trying to get rid of it.

 

[Mandarinducks]

ok thanks!

 

[Isaac 0]

Could you post a video of the duck doing the shaking action?

Head shaking, and scratching is often associated with ectoparasites infestation or infections of the ear. In addition, to checking her for signs of mites, or lice, I would also pull the feather behind the ears and ensure there is no sign of yellow gunk, swelling, etc.

 

[Mandarinducks]

ok i will try that thanks!