Sudden ducking death

[Amelia ducks]

Possible but doubted...

i understand that people think he was cold but why did the bigger one with more feathers die first?

 

[Amelia ducks]

i have had sick birds before but they live at least 2 more days
and i think the reason was because they were sick or they ate something because the pen is near some pine trees and such so stuff might have gotten blown into the pen thou the fence but still will except that they were cold but i think the reason they were cold was because the girls legs shut down that is why i say sickness they had food and water that was deep enough and met their need

 

[chickens really]

i understand that people think he was cold but why did the bigger one with more feathers die first?

I mentioned Botulism or chilled and possibly mold on the feed..Mold is fatal so I don't live with you nor see your set up.. Definitely something is wrong..That we know..

 

[chickens really]

i have had sick birds before but they live at least 2 more days

Huh?....

 

[chickens really]

Anyway best wishes with the Birds...

 

[Amelia ducks]

Huh?....

the chickens were sick and i could tell i tryed to save them but they died 2 days later

 

[chickens really]

the chickens were sick and i could tell i tryed to save them but they died 2 days later

Totally clean your set up right out and don't introduce any new Birds...

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

Beak problems - Spotting or discoloured patches on a duck's beak may be indicative of a fungal or bacterial infection.

A sudden change in the weather can be enough to cause pneumonia in ducks, and ducklings can get colds from exposure to water or air that is not warm enough.

Eyes - Your ducks need to be able to immerse their whole head in water regularly, in order to clean and moisturise their eyes. Make sure clean water is available at all times. If your duck pond or dabbling area is particularly shallow, consider providing a deeper bucket of water for them to use for ducking and grooming.

Leg injuries - Exposed wire flooring in your duck house is one of the worst culprits for damaging ducks feet. Make sure any wire flooring is covered up. Injuries can also occur to ducks when entering and exiting the water, so make sure a ramp is provided if necessary.

Poisons - Ducks can ingest poisons such as lead fishing weights, pesticides and chemicals. They are very sensitive to zinc, copper and lead.

Where this information was found:
https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/ducks-general-health-and-well-being.html

Here are other diseases/causes to consider:
https://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/Sects/duck/health.cfm

 

[chickens really]

Beak problems - Spotting or discoloured patches on a duck's beak may be indicative of a fungal or bacterial infection.

A sudden change in the weather can be enough to cause pneumonia in ducks, and ducklings can get colds from exposure to water or air that is not warm enough.

Eyes - Your ducks need to be able to immerse their whole head in water regularly, in order to clean and moisturise their eyes. Make sure clean water is available at all times. If your duck pond or dabbling area is particularly shallow, consider providing a deeper bucket of water for them to use for ducking and grooming.

Leg injuries - Exposed wire flooring in your duck house is one of the worst culprits for damaging ducks feet. Make sure any wire flooring is covered up. Injuries can also occur to ducks when entering and exiting the water, so make sure a ramp is provided if necessary.

Poisons - Ducks can ingest poisons such as lead fishing weights, pesticides and chemicals. They are very sensitive to zinc, copper and lead.

Where this information was found:
https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/ducks-general-health-and-well-being.html

Here are other diseases/causes to consider:
https://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/Sects/duck/health.cfm

Hello...Once something dies the blood stops flowing so things do turn that colour...

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

Sounds like it may have been DVE


Duck viral enteritis (DVE) is a herpes virus infection and affects birds above two weeks of age. It is often associated with access to swimming water and high morbidity and mortality can occur. Transmission is mainly by infected (wild) birds. Recovered birds may carry the virus for years. Sudden deaths, a drop in egg production, photophobia, thirst, severe diarrhoea, dehydration and ataxia are clinical symptoms. Post-mortem lesions include severe enteritis, crusty plaques from the oesophagus to the bursa, and haemorrhage in body cavities and various organs. No treatment is available, but preventative vaccines are used in various countries