Sick duck

[Magnolia Ducks]

Hey my 2 year old duck is gasping for breath. No other ducks are sick. I have rubbed her throat and don't feel anything. She hasn't eaten and I forced some water down her but could hear it gurgling. Does anybody have any suggestions before I put her down?

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

@casportpony

 

[chickens really]

Respiratory.

 

[casportpony]

Hey my 2 year old duck is gasping for breath. No other ducks are sick. I have rubbed her throat and don't feel anything. She hasn't eaten and I forced some water down her but could hear it gurgling. Does anybody have any suggestions before I put her down?

Was she gurgling before you gave her water or after? Are you sure she is gasping for breath and not panting? I ask because an egg bound duck will sometimes pant.

There are few things that could cause gasping for breath:

• Ascites - https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poul...itions-of-poultry/ascites-syndrome-in-poultry
• Obstruction in the trachea
• Gapeworms
• Respiratory infection

Gasping for breath is also sometimes part of the dying process, so it would be helpful to see a video of your duck.

Most respiratory infections can be treated with antibiotics.

Gapeworms can be treated with Safeguard (fenbendazole) or Valbazen (albendazole).

Ascites can be relieved by draining the fluid, but fluid will return, so it's only a temporary fix.

If you can, please take a video, upload to YouTube or Vimeo, then copy/paste the link here.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

VID_20180430_135530
this is my first time trying this or vimeo . Not sure if I linked the right thing.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

If she is egg bound would i be able to feel it? That was my first thought but I palpitated her around the cloaca and didn't feel anything. If she is egg bound she will need to be put down. I don't want her to suffer but she is a good duck and I don't want to be too hasty.

 

[casportpony]

VID_20180430_135530
this is my first time trying this or vimeo . Not sure if I linked the right thing.

Did you upload to YouTube or vimeo?

 

[casportpony]

If she is egg bound would i be able to feel it? That was my first thought but I palpitated her around the cloaca and didn't feel anything. If she is egg bound she will need to be put down. I don't want her to suffer but she is a good duck and I don't want to be too hasty.

Egg binding is treatable. Please try to post the video again.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

it's in vimeo. That is Fred the gander making all the noise.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

What to do it egg bound i heard warm bath. I am going to draw her one now. She has not eaten or drank other than what I forced her since Saturday.