About 3 weeks ago my mother brought my 2 children home from TSC, each with a pekin in hand. I grumbled but figured whatever. Now wonder of all wonders, I have become very attached to one of them, named Pizza. He comes when I call, follows me around and likes to sit in my lap. Not exactly healthy for a farm duck, but I figure I'm allowed a pet every now and then. Today he started acting funny, like his one side was a little weak, he's been VERY mellow, much more so than normal. He doesn't want to walk, he can without a limp but doesn't seem to want to. When I picked him up earlier he started to drool, actualy drool not just too much water. He seems to be breathing harder than normal and is tired. He has no sores or cuts I can find on his feet or legs, and he gets Dumor non-medicated chick starter plus brewer's yeast every day. I started giving them greens (salad greens) and frozen peas last week as a treat a few nights a week and when it's warm they go out and play in their yard for a while. My husband thinks he's just getting fat and itchy because all his adult feathers are coming in under his down. I think the word spoiled was thrown in there too, but I just ignore that, lol. Could it just be respitory issues? Like maybe he needs a bath to clear his nose? Or am I feeding him wrong? He's allowed free choice when he eats. Any input would be welcome, like I said I have become attached to the little bugger and want him to survive. Would poly-vi-sol help?
