PLEASE HELP! What's wrong with my duck?-UPDATE: gone :(

[bexnd]

when my ducks look off colour i give them poultry nutri-drops by nettex its a fast acting instant energy source for weak and lethargic birds its a little akward because u have to pipette it into their mouths but seems to do the trick. seems to be an english product not sure if its in america but worth a look see if it works. jealous of your cayuga btw i really want 1 and ur runner mix is gorge

 

[Miss Lydia]

when my ducks look off colour i give them poultry nutri-drops by nettex its a fast acting instant energy source for weak and lethargic birds its a little akward because u have to pipette it into their mouths but seems to do the trick. seems to be an english product not sure if its in america but worth a look see if it works. jealous of your cayuga btw i really want 1 and ur runner mix is gorge

Over here it's called Poultry Nutri Drench I don't know if i mentioned it before when I posted on this thread or not, but i use it and think it is one of the best products out there...

http://barnyardsandbackyards.org/2010/09/18/review-nutri-drench/

 

[Amiga]

It's tough with ducks because by the time we see they're ill, things may have been wrong for quite a while.

I would consider giving antibiotics. Keep up with baths, try some apple cider vinegar in their water. I'd keep her away from the boys. Perhaps you need to have a girls dorm and a boys dorm for a little while, just for her to rest and the other girl not to be overbred.

Keep up with the vitamins, too. It's tough when they're really sick. But you can let her know you care.

 

[maralynn28]

Things getting tougher for the poor gal.
My young son was obviously thrilled with the duck in the tub and decided to make her a bubble bath.
I've rinsed her off but not sure what else to do. I've been concerned with her feathers/oil gland already as she has stopped preening herself once she started feeling ill. If she was already preening, I wouldn't be so concerned but now....I'm beginning to wonder if this poor duck has a chance. She'll be sleeping in a laundry bin of towels by my bedside tonight.
I will try to get her antibiotics ASAP but don't think that will be for a few days due to lack of funds right now.
Thanks for all your advice and support.
Wish me luck.

 

[maralynn28]

when my ducks look off colour i give them poultry nutri-drops by nettex its a fast acting instant energy source for weak and lethargic birds its a little akward because u have to pipette it into their mouths but seems to do the trick. seems to be an english product not sure if its in america but worth a look see if it works. jealous of your cayuga btw i really want 1 and ur runner mix is gorge

Thanks. They are by far my favorites. I thoughtmy runner mix was KC when I got her but she is so much prettier and still lays like a KC (well, when she's feeling well)

If I lose this girl I think it will be the beginning of the end of my duck adventures. I can't take more heartache. My gorgeous crested Cayuga got taken by raccoons last summer.

 

[maralynn28]

She's gone. Rest PEASfully sweet angel ducky.

 

[un-named543]

very sorry for your loss. i know you really cared for her and it is so hard to lose them.

 

[Mike Winters]

could have hardware disease done it?

 

[Tahai]

My condolences on the loss of your pet.

 

[Englishjodes]

Poor pickle. *HUGS*
lest she had a wonderful caring owner
R.I.P