Unusual behavior? Very worried.

[Ar7ki]

Hi everyone. I’m very concerned about my duck. He has been chasing his back tail all day. Due to this behavior I took him to the vet. Here’s what we know. X-Rays, bloodwork, and Fecal exams all came back good. The Doc says that he may have soft tissue damage near his preen gland (hence all the tests). So he’s received some pain meds and we’re keeping a close eye on him. But I do not feel better. It’s been several hours since the vet and he has not stopped going in circles. His sister who is a peeking is very concerned and so are we. Any ideas which could make a duck constantly go in circles trying to get at his tale, similar to a dog going for its tail? We have him and his sister inside as per the vets recommendation, but he still hasn’t stop. I’m overly worried about him. I’m unsure how links work but I’ve posted a video on the behavior. I’m truly hoping someone will know since the vet really did nothing to stop my worrying.

https://www.facebook.com/534555122/posts/10162135022575123?s=534555122&sfns=mo

 

[Willowspirit]

Can you put him in something like a dog crate so he can’t go in circles but has to and can quiet down?

 

[Ar7ki]

Both crates that I have still gives him room to rotate around. I’ve even tried to personally calm him using a towel and the over under wrap method. He’s gotten calm for upto an hour but then just goes back to do it. Like two minutes in he will be “sleeping” but then wake up and start spinning.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

We had 3 cows do that one year, it was a brain disease caused by bad corn mold. We had fed them silage for the first and last time on our farm. 2 cows died and the bull lived but had chronic problems afterword.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

The only way the vet knew what it was, was during an autopsy of the dead cow brain. I also saw a raccoon with rabies turning in circles continually. Boy, I'm full of great news huh? Sorry.

 

[Ar7ki]

The only way the vet knew what it was, was during an autopsy of the dead cow brain. I also saw a raccoon with rabies turning in circles continually. Boy, I'm full of great news huh? Sorry.

This makes me very sad. Now I’m going to worry even more. I am sorry to hear about your cows.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

I'm so sorry! Hope he gets better soon! @casportpony ? I would get some nutri drench in him!

 

[casportpony]

Does he do it if he's in water?

 

[Ar7ki]

I'm so sorry! Hope he gets better soon! @casportpony ? I would get some nutri drench in him!

What is nutri drench?!

 

[Ar7ki]

Does he do it if he's in water?

In and out of water, also in and outside. Getting to the point his sister is starting to worry, she’s been trying to “help” him. I’ve separated them for the moment.