Pekin Duck Club!

[duckies1230]

The only vet that seen ducks was over an hour away, when I got there I set her down to give her a drink, she was still standing but her neck and head fell to the ground and she didn't move. I freaked, they took her back, gave her oxygen, she was just lying there. They wanted to keep her, blood work, catheter, all that. They wanted $4000. I don't have it, cried hysterically. The doctor said even if I could afford it, she don't think it would help. She pooped once and it was watery yet neon green, she said it was her liver going. Talked me into putting her to sleep. I'm in an exam room, holding charlie, crying, my husband said get the doc to give us antibiotics, if she makes it home, maybe being with JoJo would help her. So I was taking her home. I set her down, her head, neck body all went limp. Legs sprawled out. She couldn't move. That was it. I couldn't see her suffer so I had to put her to sleep. I'm still crying. I keep thinking if I would have just left her home with JoJo if she wouldn't have got so bad! I should have just let her home but something was seriously wrong with her. I miss her! Did I do the right thing?

 

[LifeOfADuckMom]

How awful for you, Charlie, and Jojo:-( I am so sorry for your loss, bit it sounds like you ended her suffering<3

 

[LifeOfADuckMom]

Can I be added to this group please?

 

[Amiga]

Yes, you did the right thing. And this is awful, and sometimes we lose them even though we love them and take the absolute best care of them. I hate this part. So heartbreaking.

Talk to JoJo. Spend time with him. It may be he would be okay as a single duck, but what weighs in the other direction is how much time you can spend with him. Except in rare cases (I can think of one right now) a duck needs someone with him or her just about 24/7. For now, an unbreakable mirror and as much time as you can give him. There are ducks that need homes. Think about it.

For right now, let yourself and JoJo grieve. I have lost a few, there is nothing anyone can do to change the grief. But I will point out that she was one of the most beloved ducks on earth. She was loved by you, and by many of us, too.

 

[duckies1230]

Thank you amiga! I needed to hear that!

 

[tmarr]

Yes, you did everything you could and she will have known you were with her and trying to help!

 

[needlessjunk]

The only vet that seen ducks was over an hour away, when I got there I set her down to give her a drink, she was still standing but her neck and head fell to the ground and she didn't move. I freaked, they took her back, gave her oxygen, she was just lying there. They wanted to keep her, blood work, catheter, all that. They wanted $4000. I don't have it, cried hysterically. The doctor said even if I could afford it, she don't think it would help. She pooped once and it was watery yet neon green, she said it was her liver going. Talked me into putting her to sleep. I'm in an exam room, holding charlie, crying, my husband said get the doc to give us antibiotics, if she makes it home, maybe being with JoJo would help her. So I was taking her home. I set her down, her head, neck body all went limp. Legs sprawled out. She couldn't move. That was it. I couldn't see her suffer so I had to put her to sleep. I'm still crying. I keep thinking if I would have just left her home with JoJo if she wouldn't have got so bad! I should have just let her home but something was seriously wrong with her. I miss her! Did I do the right thing?

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You did everything you could and you did the right thing. I don't want to come off as rude or insensitive but since you don't know what lead to this can you send her off for necropsy? That way you will know what happened for sure and can take action if it could effect JoJo. I'm so very sorry.

 

[Julie Birb]

Can I be added to this group please?

absolutely, u can. Welcome.

 

[Julie Birb]

Thank you amiga! I needed to hear that!

Oh, I am so sorry to hear you lost Charlie. You were an awesome and very loving duck mom. You loved her so much and over the months always asked great questions about your pair. I feel bad for you and JoJo, too. Just know you fought for her life and we are all here for you.

 

[JadeComputerGal]

The only vet that seen ducks was over an hour away, when I got there I set her down to give her a drink, she was still standing but her neck and head fell to the ground and she didn't move. I freaked, they took her back, gave her oxygen, she was just lying there. They wanted to keep her, blood work, catheter, all that. They wanted $4000. I don't have it, cried hysterically. The doctor said even if I could afford it, she don't think it would help. She pooped once and it was watery yet neon green, she said it was her liver going. Talked me into putting her to sleep. I'm in an exam room, holding charlie, crying, my husband said get the doc to give us antibiotics, if she makes it home, maybe being with JoJo would help her. So I was taking her home. I set her down, her head, neck body all went limp. Legs sprawled out. She couldn't move. That was it. I couldn't see her suffer so I had to put her to sleep. I'm still crying. I keep thinking if I would have just left her home with JoJo if she wouldn't have got so bad! I should have just let her home but something was seriously wrong with her. I miss her! Did I do the right thing?

I feel just awful for you, and yes you did the right thing. You didn't cause any of this by taking her away from JoJo. She was already ill and I admire you for being willing to take her to a vet. Many people refuse to spend any money on poultry at a vet, yet they'll spend hundreds of dollars on cats and dogs. I think you're a great duck mom and JoJo's new companion is going to be very lucky. As @Amiga said, though, please give both yourself and JoJo some time to grieve. Even though ducks are very social animals, putting a strange duck in with him right now wouldn't be the best choice. I feel so bad about this that I'd be willing to give you a couple of our Calls if that made sense, but Pekins and Calls aren't a good mix.