Poorly Duck...dont know whats wrong 😔

[Chenn2016]

Hi all, newbie here. Have a year old female muscovy who has been sat on a nest for three weeks. 2 days ago noticed that when she came off for her breakfast she could hardly walk, tipping over and did not eat. Have bought her inside and she still will not eat, and will drink when I put the bowl under her face. She still cannot hold herself up properly. No sign of I jury anywhere but looks pale and lethargic. Very few watery poo's. unfortunately no vet open around me over the weekend. Any ideas what could be causing it? Really dont want to lose her

 

[Kiki]

So sorry to hear she isn't well.

It's most likey because she hasn't been eating well.
Continue to encourage her to drink and eat.

Do you want to learn how to tube feed her?

 

[Chenn2016]

So sorry to hear she isn't well.

It's most likey because she hasn't been eating well.
Continue to encourage her to drink and eat.

Do you want to learn how to tube feed her?

Would that cause her to be so off balance? It's like she has been drinking and is falling off her legs. Yes that would be good if that's what you think I should do

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Has she been eating and drinking? Apparently some hens starve themselves and don't leave the nest enough to get food and water

 

[Kiki]

Would that cause her to be so off balance? It's like she has been drinking and is falling off her legs. Yes that would be good if that's what you think I should do

Yes...it would cause it.
Sounds like she might be dying...in very bad shape.
She needs nutrition.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Would that cause her to be so off balance? It's like she has been drinking and is falling off her legs. Yes that would be good if that's what you think I should do

If she's dehydrated she could be off balance. Have you ever stood and saw black because you need more water? If imagine the same happens with animals

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tube-feeding-ducks-updated-5-7-2020.1211994/

 

[Isaac 0]

@Chenn2016

Sorry to hear about your duck.

I agree, that her current health situation should be addressed as quickly and effectively as possible, then treat the underlying cause of her problem. Have you gotten tube feeding supplies yet?

She really needs them soon or I'm afraid she'll pass.

For tubing, you could try your local health pharmacy, maybe a wildlife rehabilitator, or you could get some aquarium tubing for fish tanks. You'll also need either a 35ml/60ml syringe, which could be found at most feed stores. Either some game bird feed crumble, or more preferably some Kaytee Exact Baby Feeding formula which could be found at a pet store like Petco/Smart. And lastly, you'll need a scale.

Sounds like a lot, I know, but if you can't take her to a vet she needs to be rehydrated, then given some food asap.

 

[Kiki]

Can you weigh her?

Can you upload a video of how she is right now to YouTube?

 

[Isaac 0]

Hi, there!

Just checking in to see how your bird is doing. Updates to these type of threads are quite useful for people in the future experiencing the same problem.