Sick duck

[casportpony]

I honestly would do some tube feeding. It will help her get back on her feet so to speak and she sounds like she could use the extra.

I would too, but I would tube fluids first because even though she is drinking some on her own I can almost guarantee that she is at least mildly dehydrated.

 

[casportpony]

@Opal8, is this the same duck?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/depressed-duck.1349475/

 

[Miss Lydia]

It is I just read her other thread @casportpony. Pretty sure anyway.

 

[Opal8]

What does her poop look like? Did the vet prescribe antibiotics?

Yes, she is on antibiotics. She has green diarrhea right now from the antibiotics.

 

[casportpony]

Yes, she is on antibiotics. She has green diarrhea right now from the antibiotics.

What antibiotics is she on? Since a vet saw her I really think you should call the vet and tell them that she is not eating. Please do this before they close today.

 

[Opal8]

I would too, but I would tube fluids first because even though she is drinking some on her own I can almost guarantee that she is at least mildly dehydrated.

The tube feed thing I have right now is too short. It’s for baby birds. I’m going to try to find a longer one on amazon

 

[casportpony]

The tube feed thing I have right now is too short. It’s for baby birds. I’m going to try to find a longer one on amazon

You can use aquarium air line from petsmart, petco, or walmart. You will also need a large syringe, as in no smaller than 30 ml, 60 ml would be best. Your vet will also have tubes. Call them now and explain what is going on.

 

[Opal8]

You can use aquarium air line from petsmart, petco, or walmart. You will also need a large syringe, as in no smaller than 30 ml, 60 ml would be best. Your vet will also have tubes. Call them now and explain what is going on.

She is away for a week

 

[casportpony]

She is away for a week

Are there no other vets there?

 

[Opal8]

Are there no other vets there?

She’s a farm vet. She works for herself.