Sick Ducks: limping and eye discharge

[vidariffic]

We have two Cayuga females limping. The obvious problem seemed to be bumblefoot, but then we realized that's their good foot! The one they don't walk on is the left one. They both seem to not be able to use their left leg. Legs are not painful to the touch as far as we can tell.

Today a 3rd duck, Khaki, was staying on her own by the pond and not with the flock. By evening one eye appears coated white gunk/discharge when closed and she's weak, having a tough time breathing. Perhaps respiratory related. I read some suggestions for Oxytet.

I have the two Cayugas in one pen, resting and have access to a small pool I clean daily. And the Kaki I have in her own pen.

Not only am I concerned with these 3, but we've had ducks for 4 years without issues, and I'm afraid something bigger is going on. The only difference recently is they free range, and have access to a newly built pond.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks a lot.

 

[Amiga]

Photo's of the feet might help.

Your Khaki does sound like she has a respiratory-sinus-eye infection, and if she is having trouble breathing, she needs to see a vet and get some antibiotics. If a vet is not possible, then get some antibiotics at the feed store. I am not an expert, but I am thinking Pen G.

Ducks can sprain their legs - is there something that they have been hopping over or down from? Any sharp gravel or brambles?

 

[vidariffic]

I was just reading about avian botulism. Are you familiar with this? This sounds like it could be something effecting All 3 of them. And means I need to keep the rest of the flock out of our pond until it cools or rains.

I might add some Epsom salts to their water in the morning, since it can't hurt then. Though need to. Confirm how much. I am able to get tetracycline as well and at this point may also try that if I can find a suggested dosage.

 

[Amiga]

There is a sticky with flush info on the Duck Forum.