sneezing duck w/diarrhea - any advice?

[jennytg3]

Hi - one of my three week old runner ducks is sneezing occasionally - once an hour or so, and has diarrhea which is particularly foul smelling. The other two ducks are fine. The sneezy duck is acting fine and seems to have the same level of energy the other ducks do. I started them on Durvet poultry vitamins and electrolytes yesterday, and she seems to be sneezing a little less. I also gave them a little apple cider vinegar in their water a couple of days ago. I've been trying to keep them warm and dry and giving them lots of attention - anything else I should do?

They're eating triple duty waterfowl grower feed with #1 chick grit, 2 cups of fresh organic greens, and lots of water. The water's deep enough so they can stick their beaks (actually they stick their whole head in a lot) in the water.

Thanks in advance for your help - this board is so wonderful!

Jenny

 

[Mahonri]

This may not help, but I certainly would not stand behind that duck when it sneezes....

 

[lovesduckies]

when my duckies start sneezing more than normal i put electrolytes in the water. and i kept them warm. gave them lots of love and attention. cuddled often. other than that i pretty much think they heal on their own.

good luck..

i have no idea about the diarrhea i hope someone smarter comes along.