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sick duck

Murdock624

Songster
5 Years
Sep 28, 2019
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I have a possibly sick duck. She looks ok, but she's not eating much and just not acting right. This is probably the 3rd or 4th day that I've noticed her acting different. She's not following the other ducks around. She's spending a lot of time just laying down. I did see her attempt to forage a little bit today and she did eat a few peas yesterday. Her poop is watery and white and green (was green before she ate peas). She is drinking, just not eating much at all. I just brought her inside to keep an eye on her. My ducks free range on about 2 acres along with my chickens. So far, she's the only one that's acting weird. I wish I knew how to describe it better. She doesn't really seem lethargic, but she's definitely not as active as she usually is. I do not have a vet anywhere near here that will see ducks or chickens, so advice is very much appreciated.
 
I have a possibly sick duck. She looks ok, but she's not eating much and just not acting right. This is probably the 3rd or 4th day that I've noticed her acting different. She's not following the other ducks around. She's spending a lot of time just laying down. I did see her attempt to forage a little bit today and she did eat a few peas yesterday. Her poop is watery and white and green (was green before she ate peas). She is drinking, just not eating much at all. I just brought her inside to keep an eye on her. My ducks free range on about 2 acres along with my chickens. So far, she's the only one that's acting weird. I wish I knew how to describe it better. She doesn't really seem lethargic, but she's definitely not as active as she usually is. I do not have a vet anywhere near here that will see ducks or chickens, so advice is very much appreciated.
How old is she
Does she lay eggs ? If so has she been ?
What all do you feed her and do you supply grit and oyster shells ?
Have you looked her over for any cuts or injuries to her feet ?
Usually when they are staying behind there is something wrong so it’s good you brought her in
Can you take a video this may help others to help you
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She's only pooped this tiny bit since I brought her in about 30 mins ago.
 
She's been eating an all flock, but I've been adding some brewer's yeast to it and give them peas occasionally too. She's about 7 months old. I'm not sure if she's started laying yet or not. I have 8 females and 1 male and I've been finding 6-7 eggs in their house when I let them out in the mornings for the last week.
 
I did check her feet. I noticed she seems to have a very slight limp. It looks like there's a spot that could be the beginning of bumblefoot. I'll see if I can get a picture of it. I also give crushed eggshells to both ducks and chickens on a semi-regular basis.
 
She's been eating an all flock, but I've been adding some brewer's yeast to it and give them peas occasionally too. She's about 7 months old. I'm not sure if she's started laying yet or not. I have 8 females and 1 male and I've been finding 6-7 eggs in their house when I let them out in the mornings for the last week.
Do they have access to oyster shells?
Is she showing any signs of being egg bound?
Is she bobbing her tail up and down, or holding it down? Is she stiff or showing a limp when walking? Is her vent clear? Is she eating?
 
Is her crop empty? If you feel it, is it hard, squishy, empty?
I know I'm asking a lot of questions but this will really help us to narrow it down.
That's perfectly fine. That's why I posted.:) Ok, her crop feels pretty empty. She's eating but very little. Slight limp when she walks, but no tail bobbing. She doesn't seem stiff. She does have access to crushed eggshells, although I can get some oyster shells. Her vent looks clean. I've felt for an egg and didn't feel anything.
 

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