Something caught in duck's throat...?

[RebinNH]

I just found this (when looking or a diagram)
The crop is absent or vestigial in waterfowl (ducks, swans and geese) and owls

https://en.wikivet.net/Crop_-_Anatomy_and_Physiology

It sounds like it's function is not important - similar to the appendix in humans

 

[RebinNH]

But this says the opposite:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_(anatomy)

Chickens, turkeys, ducks[8] and geese[9] possess a crop, as do parrots.[10]

 

[RebinNH]

Ok, now I'm thinking I may be nitpicking:

"Unlike doves and pigeons, however, waterfowl do not possess a true "crop," or widened portion of the esophagus. Instead, their esophagus is capable of expanding to accommodate substantial amounts of food."

But this article is interesting:
https://www.ducks.org/conservation/waterfowl-research-science/understanding-waterfowl-duck-digestion

 

[RebinNH]

It could now just be swelling from having something rough stuck in its throat. But if something is still stuck you will want it taken out. You may be able to feel it if you feel his throat again. If not, my guess it is just swelling at this point, but I am not a vet so I can't say for sure. You could try aspirin or ibuprofen.

Does the crop shrink over night? Impaction would be another worry if swallowed wood chunks. But if his crops is not hard and is still going down each night, that is unlikely.

You give your ducks aspirin or ibuprofen? How much do you give and how?

 

[Quatie]

You give your ducks aspirin or ibuprofen? How much do you give and how?

I know the dosage for ibuprofen. Infant Motrin - 5-10 mg/kg 2-3 times a day. Is 0.1ml per lb.

 

[RebinNH]

Do you open their beak and shove it down?!

 

[Quatie]

Here is how you administer it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

 

[Quatie]

@RebinNH how is your duck going?

 

[RebinNH]

Quatie, He is doing better for a while now. Sorry I did not mention it. I gave him a couple days worth of vetRX and don't know if that helped or not but within a few days he did stop with the clunking and the high pitched hussing. He also was introduced to his two new female friends. Could that have "cured" him?! Maybe. He seems pretty happy go lucky of late but I do need to post yet another call for help, as his mating practice has me worried about the girls.

 

[Quatie]

Quatie, He is doing better for a while now. Sorry I did not mention it. I gave him a couple days worth of vetRX and don't know if that helped or not but within a few days he did stop with the clunking and the high pitched hussing. He also was introduced to his two new female friends. Could that have "cured" him?! Maybe. He seems pretty happy go lucky of late but I do need to post yet another call for help, as his mating practice has me worried about the girls.

That is good he seems to be doing better. Hopefully it was just his throat finally had time to heal.

What is going on with mating that has you worried?