Something wrong with my duck. Help!

[clgarrison]

So we bought 5 ducklings about a month or so ago and had no issues until now with one of them. I believe it is a he so ill refer as such. He is acting like he is drunk, for lack of a better term. He will try to keep up with the others but just seems slow and wobbly. He can't keep his footing real well. He will randomly have convulsions as if there is some bee stinging and chasing his head. I will find him flipped over like a turtle that can't roll over, but when I go to help him he flops right over and wobbles off. I've found him wedged into places that I can't figure out how he got there. Also his bill, unlike the other ducks orange bills, is whiter in color like it was bleached. Also his feet webbing looks blood shot. Not sure if there is a cure for the poor fellow but he may just be a runt that didn't get enough brains when he was born. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks all.

 

[chickney]

This has happened to us. I think you should separate him from the others and give him heat, food and water. We wish we had done this with ours because he got so weak and eventually trampled.

 

[Amiga]

What are they eating?

I would separate him, keep him warm enough not too warm, fresh water, poultry vitamins with electrolytes and probiotics.

If they are on chick starter he may be sensitive to niacin deficiency, and needs extra niacin at 100 to 150 mg niacin per gallon of water. Don't get no-flush, I have read that it doesn't work for ducklings.

Especially since he will be separated for a few days, he will need some TLC and encouragement. Ducks are social animals, so he needs contact either physical, like gently holding, at least company with someone talking to him. Time in a warm bath may help, also, just don't leave him and probably five or ten minutes will be sufficient. Don't want him to be exhausted.

Keep watch on the others. I feel there is a slight chance it could be something contagious, but my feeling is that it is probably neurological and so only affects him.

How's his poop?
Is he crested?

 

[clgarrison]

They are eating poultry feed 20% crumbles. Haven't been studying their poop but will check. Separating him out from the others. Have been giving them all electrolytes. Will be purchasing some vitamins and niacin.