Verry worrided about my newly recieved ducklings!

[hunterkipferl]

I ordered ducks and chicks I got them yesterday the 14th. 2 ducks so far this has happened to. They were walking fine eating drinking then all of a sudden they would try to stand and walk and couldn't...just wiggle around, lay on their side and die? the brooder stays at a steady 95 degrees i clean it out once a day and they have plenty of food and water. the water has the save-a-chick electrolytes and minerals in it. I don't know what happening but I need help.

 

[hunterkipferl]

Also I ordered from Ideal Poultry

 

[Joshua G]

I ordered ducks and chicks I got them yesterday the 14th. 2 ducks so far this has happened to. They were walking fine eating drinking then all of a sudden they would try to stand and walk and couldn't...just wiggle around, lay on their side and die? the brooder stays at a steady 95 degrees i clean it out once a day and they have plenty of food and water. the water has the save-a-chick electrolytes and minerals in it. I don't know what happening but I need help.

Also I ordered from Ideal Poultry

That is strange I have not had that happen with my chicks.
Have you contacted Ideal Poultry? Hatcheries usually guarantee their fowl for the first 48 hours.

 

[hunterkipferl]

I have to wait until Monday but I am definitely going to call

 

[keesmom]

Ducklings require more niacin than chicks do, so what are you feeding them?

You should also post over in the Duck forum for more experienced help.

 

[Going Quackers]

Ducklings require more niacin than chicks do, so what are you feeding them?

You should also post over in the Duck forum for more experienced help.

This is a good question. What are they being fed?

I am sorry that would be quite upsetting. I raise my ducklings on a multi purpose/all flock and basic water. All have thrived.. i am pretty simplistic with my methods here.

Have you seen this sticky? some good basic duckling brooding info, and do stop by the ducky section.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711

 

[pawtraitart]

I ordered ducks and chicks I got them yesterday the 14th. 2 ducks so far this has happened to. They were walking fine eating drinking then all of a sudden they would try to stand and walk and couldn't...just wiggle around, lay on their side and die? the brooder stays at a steady 95 degrees i clean it out once a day and they have plenty of food and water. the water has the save-a-chick electrolytes and minerals in it. I don't know what happening but I need help.

Ducklings will drink too much water. It is advisable to let them drink only a bit at a time for the fist day. They can essentially get water "poisoning". This is more common with mallard/pekin type ducklings than other breeds. Also, make sure there is a cooler spot in your brooder, say 80 degrees or so.