sick muscovy duck

[Gindi]

Need help. Muscovy duck is sick, will not eat, mouth breathing, weak and can barely walk, noticed since 2 days ago. There are 5 ducks, 2 have been sick already, one has overcome whatever it is , the other one is still recovering, and now there's a third one with the same symptoms.

 

[Lonewolfgirl]

Need help. Muscovy duck is sick, will not eat, mouth breathing, weak and can barely walk, noticed since 2 days ago. There are 5 ducks, 2 have been sick already, one has overcome whatever it is , the other one is still recovering, and now there's a third one with the same symptoms.

Have you tried to take them to a vet? They might be able to help? If not they might be spreading to the other birds?

 

[Gindi]

Have you tried to take them to a vet? They might be able to help? If not they might be spreading to the other birds?

Unable to go to vet yet

 

[Miss Lydia]

Could be botulism do they free range where they may have gotten into something toxic? Are they able to hold up their heads?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/flushes-for-aiding-in-toxin-removal.70052
Any discharge from eyes or nares listen to breathing does she sound congested?

 

[Gindi]

Thanks, they free range in water canal, this one is able to hold its head a little, watery eye, not so sure if congested or not

 

[Miss Lydia]

You could try a flush and see if it helps. Might be respiratory which would mean antibiotics. Is a vet an option?

 

[Gindi]

 

[Gindi]

You could try a flush and see if it helps. Might be respiratory which would mean antibiotics. Is a vet an option?

Thanks, I will try flush, just leave there for him to drink it up right?

 

[addctd2plnts]

Do they free range? Avian Influenza presents with respiratory symptoms. I know regular ducks are able to fight it, but I'm unsure about Muskovies. Maybe another duck person knows?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks, I will try flush, just leave there for him to drink it up right?

Yes leave it ,depending on what you are using the link I gave you tells you how long they should have the flush.
@Gindi what part of the world are you in?