Sick duck? New to ducks need help

[Jackanddianesmom]

I have 2, 2 month old pekins. Jack (the duck) has red in the white of his eyes, I've been giving him tub time hoping it would help with his eyes but they are still red. We keep them inside in a pen bc it is below freezing temps where we live and I've heard they are still too young to be outside in the cold. Today when I went to check on them jack sneezed at least 5 times. They have been eating and drinking and cleaning themselves but I am still getting worried about jack. Anyone have advice on what it could be?

 

[Miss Lydia]

First can you post pics so we can see what your talking about? Pics help a lot. Sneezing doesn’t always mean sickness it can be from dusty bedding dusty feed dry conditions inside the house. Do you have a bowl deep enough so they can dunk their heads wash their eyes out and their nares?

 

[Norcalexplorer]

I turned the light off this morning and they're eyes have become less red! And I was able to get a vet appointment for tomorrow. Thanks everyone for helping, I feel a lot less anxious now. I will keep everyone updated (aka... will probably be asking more questions later)

Hey newbie like you here Isn’t everyone so helpful. I’m like you, if I can’t find the answer to whatever question I have ( and I also seem to have lots lol) I go straight to my BYC friends. Such a well rounded wealth of knowledge from all of them. Let us know what the vet says

 

[Jackanddianesmom]

I turned the light off this morning and they're eyes have become less red! And I was able to get a vet appointment for tomorrow. Thanks everyone for helping, I feel a lot less anxious now. I will keep everyone updated (aka... will probably be asking more questions later)

 

[quackiemama]

BYC is awesome like that!!! I hope they are both ok!

 

[Duckfarmer1]

What about putting some ACV in the water @Miss Lydia ? That’s what we did with with MyGuy..when he had foamy eye...or is this totally unrelated. I see you already have them inside...as long as they are fully feathered, ducks are fine to be outside in those temps. What you’ll need to watch for is their feet for frostbite,so just make sure they have plenty of layers of nice straw or hay/bedding in their warm pen. But, yes, it does need good ventilation as Miss Lydia explains due to the ammonia..but with only two ducks and regular cleanings it shouldn’t be bad.
Also welcome to BYC! You will eat many great people on here who will teach you many things about how to care for your animals! I couldn’t be doing it without this place! Also, we love pictures so please feel free to post them soon! We look forward to learning more about your duck family and hope to help you too! Welcome from all of us at BYC! Keep us posted on the adorable Pekins!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have used ACV with foamy eye but if this is an irritant the ACV can help they may need to do more if infection that’s where the Terramycin would help. If you use weak solution 1 tab of ACV to 1 gal of fresh water it will not sting.

 

[Miss Lydia]

VetRX speed thinly over nares not so it will drip in. You can also put in their water directions on the box.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hard to see but if it is irritated you can get Terramycin eye ointment some feed stores will carry it TSC may call around. If you have or can get a saline solution like for those who wear contacts you can rinse his eyes out. Make sure their bedding stays as fresh as possible because ammonia can build up from their waste and cause respiratory issues. Do you see any discharge from eyes or nares and rattling or congestion when he breathes? Two cute Pekins you have there. Oh and how’s their appetites? are the dogs good with your ducks?

I typed this out yesterday evening and forgot to hit send.

 

[Jackanddianesmom]

If you zoom in jack is on the right and you can tell his eye is red, it's hard to get a close up that's not blurry. And yes their bowl is large enough to dunk their heads in