Updates from Ducks in Chile!

[PATOS]

Wow lots of things happening!!!!!
I will start with Today and then ramble on....

This is Black Billy at week 1 and week 3 (today)


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[Miss Lydia]

Precious how old are they now.

 

[PATOS]

She died- and two days later a duckling- determined it was

Botulism
This happens when temperature and other conditions are right for the growth of this anaerobic spore-forming bacterium. Botulism causes a progressive flaccid (limp) paralysis of the neck (limberneck), legs and wings. Affected ducks usually die in a coma within 24-48 hours.

https://www.denverpost.com/2010/06/26/denvers-duck-lake-hit-with-avian-botulism/

Luckily we have lots of Charcoal! We treated the flock and will use it as a preventative monthly- plus the duck house smells better!

 

[PATOS]

Precious how old are they now.

3 weeks- they are going out with MOM twice pr day. with us watching

 

[PATOS]

 

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[ValerieJ]

So sorry for your losses.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Aww sorry for your loss. Those duckling sure remind me of Runners!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Adorable ducklings and mama.