PLEASE HELP my duck is throwing up water and has difficulty to breathe

[Stella1027]

I have a female duck 10 month old, she is breathing heavily and like there was liquid is in her throat, also she is vomiting water (yellow) , at first we thought that it was because she is laying eggs but now we are very worried cause she layed the egg today and the symptoms didn't stop

She was eating and drinking water earlier but she was quiet, now she is not eating or drinking water

I can't film she throwing up cause it's only when i pick her up

Her breathing:
https://youtube.com/shorts/bqmRnC8zSeA

she died

 

[Chookchicken]

@Isaac 0 is a duck expert and should be able to help you.

 

[Stella1027]

@Isaac 0 is a duck expert and should be able to help you.

I'll wait for his reply thank you very much

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

Does it have access to grit?

 

[Isaac 0]

I can't film she throwing up cause it's only when i pick her up

Until her condition improves, avoid picking her up, as you are likely putting pressure on her crop region; when there is a decrease in space for food/water in the crop, the first place it will go out is through the esophagus, out the mouth.

I would suggest setting the bird in a calm, warm, dimly lit area and monitor her condition closely. If tomorrow morning she is still acting the same, it would be best to have her brought to a vet; if that is not an option, I would suggest a thorough physical examination, which can provide valuable information pertaining to the bird's condition when done properly. More specifically, I would be concerned with the anatomy of the bird's droppings, and whether there is a noticeable sour smell coming from the bird's mouth.

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exot...ltry/physical-examination-of-backyard-poultry

 

[Stella1027]

Does it have access to grit?

Yes, her coop floor is made of grit and grass

 

[Stella1027]

Until her condition improves, avoid picking her up, as you are likely putting pressure on her crop region; when there is a decrease in space for food/water in the crop, the first place it will go out is through the esophagus, out the mouth.

I would suggest setting the bird in a calm, warm, dimly lit area and monitor her condition closely. If tomorrow morning she is still acting the same, it would be best to have her brought to a vet; if that is not an option, I would suggest a thorough physical examination, which can provide valuable information pertaining to the bird's condition when done properly. More specifically, I would be concerned with the anatomy of the bird's droppings, and whether there is a noticeable sour smell coming from the bird's mouth.

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exot...ltry/physical-examination-of-backyard-poultry

Thank you for your help, unfortunately she died if you could help a bit more we have a male duck too they were a couple, should we do anything with him, treat him different or will he be ok?

 

[Isaac 0]

Thank you for your help, unfortunately she died if you could help a bit more we have a male duck too they were a couple, should we do anything with him, treat him different or will he be ok?

Very sorry for your loss. If you have a veterinary diagnostic laboratory that you could send her body to, that would provide information pertaining to what may have caused her death. If not, it will be hard to pinpoint exactly what happened, and therefore, any treatment done with the male would be merely a guess at best. Some folks have performed necropsy at home, but a good understanding of bird anatomy would be suggested - you could also post some of the pictures here, considering if you would be willing to do that.

 

[Stella1027]

Very sorry for your loss. If you have a veterinary diagnostic laboratory that you could send her body to, that would provide information pertaining to what may have caused her death. If not, it will be hard to pinpoint exactly what happened, and therefore, any treatment done with the male would be merely a guess at best. Some folks have performed necropsy at home, but a good understanding of bird anatomy would be suggested - you could also post some of the pictures here, considering if you would be willing to do that.

we buried her :/ but she spilled a yellow liquid from the back, we think it was an egg that burst ...

 

[Isaac 0]

we buried her :/ but she spilled a yellow liquid from the back, we think it was an egg that burst ...

If you think that is the case, her problem would not pose any concern with your remaining drake.