Runt duckling severely constipated.

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I do not have the mother to him. I have triple antibiotic and will smear a small amount on his little butt hole. Should I not wash him that often?

Not his mother! The mother of the Vinegar, the Acidophilus bacteria. They are good for developing a bacterial flora in his intestines.
I would give both ducklings some serious swim time in warm water. They can drink as much as they like and the muscle movement will stimulate the intestines. Usually if you put a duckling in water they poop. Just keep them supervised and if they show signs of "i have enough" get them out into a soft towel, dry them a bit and then back under the heat source.

 

[Edranne]

Not his mother! The mother of the Vinegar, the Acidophilus bacteria. They are good for developing a bacterial flora in his intestines.
I would give both ducklings some serious swim time in warm water. They can drink as much as they like and the muscle movement will stimulate the intestines. Usually if you put a duckling in water they poop. Just keep them supervised and if they show signs of "i have enough" get them out into a soft towel, dry them a bit and then back under the heat source.

I can do that. What is a good brand of ACV to use?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I buy my stores brand with mother it's the same a Braggs but less money I also get it at Sams club

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I can do that. What is a good brand of ACV to use?

I use Acidophilus capsules from CVS to start food fermentation and had them in my ducklings drinking water: https://www.cvs.com/shop/cvs-health-probiotic-acidophilus-capsules-100ct-prodid-1011869
Just crack open one and stir the powder into their water. It won't harm them, but can help to build good bacteria in their intestines.

 

[Edranne]

Is the probiotics good for my chicks also? My 4 larger ducks are in with my 6 chicks. They drink the same water.
I wanna thank all of you for helping me and not making me feel dumb.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes the probiotics are good to just don’t use both the probiotics and ACV at the same time

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Is the probiotics good for my chicks also? My 4 larger ducks are in with my 6 chicks. They drink the same water.
I wanna thank all of you for helping me and not making me feel dumb.

Yes the probiotics are good to just don’t use both the probiotics and ACV at the same time

"Probiotic" food is good for everyone, including us humans. "Probiotic" is just a handy name for all kinds of "good" bacteria, like for example the Lactobacillus (used to make cheese), Acidophilus (makes acetic acid, aka vinegar) and Bifidobacteria that settle in intestines and digest larger sugars for example from beans and producing (fart-) gas.
As with all bacteria and other things: too much "good" can quickly turn into bad. Just use your common sense.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I take ACV in my water daily it’s very good for us all.

 

[Edranne]

I came home tonight and his belly was softer and he didn't have pasty butt. I was so excited. I am going to check him in the morning and hope it will be the same.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Awesome!! Let us know how he is doing!!