Penguin seems sick

[ProudRedneck]

Whatever you do, do not call the hot line.

Wholeheartedly agree !!!

 

[ProudRedneck]

It's a shame, frustrating and sad that we can't/scared to reach out for vet assistance now because knowing what happened to SolarDuck, and others I've seen since March, is a huge possibility. I just can't and will never agree with "depopulating" animals that have a high chance of coming out on the other side and getting better. I will die on this hill !

P. S. I want to make sure it's crystal clear that I didn't post the contact information suggesting to use it. I just took a screenshot of the data and anything that would give it reliability as a source of information.

 

[SolarDuck]

Got a call back from the vet saying they are still waiting for the blood test results but the organ function tests came back and all was normal

 

[SolarDuck]

Also just went in to check on them and Puffin was up on my computer desk so seems she is fully recovered. I am not sure how long I will have to wait before re introducing to the ducks out back. Also not sure if I should seperate her from penguin now. The moral support seems to be helping Penguin but at the same time I don't want her flying on my computer desk and pooping on my keyboard

 

[ProudRedneck]

Got a call back from the vet saying they are still waiting for the blood test results but the organ function tests came back and all was normal

Maybe she got into something. Maybe the battery of things given on Wednesday (Poultry Cell, Nut. Yeast, & Charcoal) you gave her just took a couple of days to bring her out of whatever it was.

 

[Miss Lydia]

W

It's a shame, frustrating and sad that we can't/scared to reach out for vet assistance now because knowing what happened to SolarDuck, and others I've seen since March, is a huge possibility. I just can't and will never agree with "depopulating" animals that have a high chance of coming out on the other side and getting better. I will die on this hill !

P. S. I want to make sure it's crystal clear that I didn't post the contact information suggesting to use it. I just took a screenshot of the data and anything that would give it reliability as a source of information.

We all know that. This day and time it's hard to know who to trust in the vet profession or CDC or FDA or etc. lol

 

[SolarDuck]

Well we got through another day, penguin is drinking by herself a lot which is nice but she is still in pretty bad shape. Puffin seems good as new. I just really hope that penguin is able to pull it back together like Puffin did it hurts so much to see her like this.

 

[Miss Lydia]

She's sure precious and we're hoping she makes full recovery too. Such good news to hear Puffin is back to normal. Hopefully Penguin will start eating n her own. Have you tried making a little soup for her out of her feed? with warm water. Maybe she'd try it warm and soupy?

 

[ProudRedneck]

Well we got through another day, penguin is drinking by herself a lot which is nice but she is still in pretty bad shape. Puffin seems good as new. I just really hope that penguin is able to pull it back together like Puffin did it hurts so much to see her like this.

So good to hear Puffin is doing well and back to being herself. Is Penguin eating at all on her own yet or are you still having to tube feed her? Are you still giving her the poultry cell? Vitamin B? Is she still taking vet prescribed meds or are those done?

@Miss Lydia , since Penguin is drink on her own, what's your opinion on adding ACV to her water? Would there be any additional benefit or would that interfere with antibiotics prescribed?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'm not sure if AVC would be okay to use when using medication. Something we should look up. I like to use ACV in their drinking water but haven't ever used ACV at the same time I've used medication.
Haven't found anything so far saying yay or nay but did find this which is interesting.
https://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/apple-cider-vinegar-benefits-for-chickens.html