Sick Duck- Could it be salmonellosis?

[casportpony]

Don't have a clue. That's why I'm asking.

So sorry, my bad, I thought you were the OP. Apologies.

That said, there are lots of thing that are not clear and questions that haven't been answered.

I'm going to go back through the thread and compose a list

 

[Aviculturist]

As I mentioned in my first post, the probiotics are in the form of duck poop, from my other healthy ducks...they do not have the same problems and have all been fed the same food since the beginning. I will continue with probiotics, until the diarrhea 'hopefully' goes away, as recommended by the vet.

To add to our issues, Opal's eyes seem to be watering more than they have been and it appears foamy.

Over Opal seems to be functioning, neurologically well. She still wants and drinks on her own. She quacks whenever I enter or leave the room. Her vision seems to have returned to normal and all swelling is gone. I'm sure she does not like the balance issues but otherwise seems herself. I don't want to see her suffering but I also don't want to give up on her.

 

[casportpony]

What type of food does she get?

 

[chickens really]

As I mentioned in my first post, the probiotics are in the form of duck poop, from my other healthy ducks...they do not have the same problems and have all been fed the same food since the beginning. I will continue with probiotics, until the diarrhea 'hopefully' goes away, as recommended by the vet.

Your feeding it poop?....I'm confused....

 

[CayugaJana]

Your feeding it poop?....I'm confused....

The practice is actually used in humans for treating severe c-diff.

 

[chickens really]

Sorry, sounds counter productive in this case...

 

[CayugaJana]

Any chance of tumors?

 

[casportpony]

• Any chance of tumors?

It's been my experience that young fowl are unlikely to have tumors.

Again, if the OP would answer all of the question asked we could offer better advice.

Two main questions are:
1) what are you feeding?
2) what tests did the vet do?

 

[Aviculturist]

What type of food does she get?

Proform Grower Poultry feed

 

[chickens really]

Not adequate as Duck feed...Need Duck feed from Proform...I feed it..UFA sells it...Also starter and finisher for Ducks...where in Canada?