Rouen Duck Concerns

[honeydoll]

I got a Rouen duck about 3 wks. ago. The guy we got it from said it is a female but was molting so not laying eggs. Well, I think it is a drake. I am new to ducks so bear with me. It has not laid one egg, could it be still molting? How long does a molt typically last? My chickens have not molted yet, so I don't know what to expect. I went out and it's wing feathers look scraggly and there was a lot in the pool. Itlso acts like it has gape. Can ducks get gape worm. It itches its head alot, but I've seen no mites. Can I use Ivermecton Pour On for the duck like I do my chickens? Could he/she be pulling them out. It eats flock raiser, no oyster shell as I don't know if it's a drake. The man we got them from has had ducks for 15 yrs. on a pond where he says wild mallards have come and gone as well. So I don't know what it could have been exposed too. THe duck seems to have a low quack but also seems to hiss. So I am really confused.Some of my sentences got messed up, not sure. I tried to write it acts like it has gape too.

 

[Kevin565]

what does it sound like?

Female

Male

How bad is the itching? My ducks like to scratch their heads once in awhile but its not a constant thing.

 

[honeydoll]

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Thanks for the links. I haven't listened yet, but will soon. The itching isn't constant. Do you know if ducks can get gape worm? If so how do you treat?

 

[honeydoll]

Well, watched the videos and now I know why I don't have eggs.

I really want a female!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Need those eggs before the Holidays.

 

[Kevin565]

sorry im not sure about the gape worm,hopefully someone with more knowledge will come along

 

[honeydoll]

Thanks for the help.

Anyone know if ducks need to be wormed and about the feather question.

 

[Kevin565]

I dont think ducks need to be wormed. Their pretty hardy. As for the feathers he very well could be molting. I know my ducks molting takes quite awhile.

 

[honeydoll]

Whew. I feel better now. I think he is still molting then. He doesn't particularly act sick. He eats well, is fiesty and isn't to afraid of me but still on the leary side. So I guess all of this is pretty normal for a duck. Guess I can quit making sure he is getting oyster shell. Darn it, I like him, but I wanted eggs too. Thanks again Kevin, you have been helpful.

 

[Kevin565]

Glad to hear hes just molting. I hope you have better luck finding a female.