Water belly duck

[Mhds]

I have a famele duck with water belly. Any suggestion for treatment?

 

[Eggcessive]

I am more familiar with chickens than ducks. With chickens you can learn how to drain the abdomen occasionally with an 18 gauge needle after disinfecting the skin. A vet would be the safest thing, though many people like to attempt these things themselves. It is not without risk though. Maybe @casportpony and @Miss Lydia will chime in with more advice. Here is a video of removing fluid from a chicken:

 

[casportpony]

Are you 100% sure it's water belly? If so, you could try draining it, but it can be risky and it will only provide temporary relief.

Is a vet an option?

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a video of a duck being drained—I have not watched it:

 

[Miss Lydia]

Very sorry about your duck. I’d feel more comfortable Letting @casportpony addressing this since she is experienced. I’ve never done this.

 

[DuckyDonna]

If you're going to do this you'll have to have the right supplies. All you should need is a 60cc Luer lock syringe and an 18ga needle. Like they said in the video, the less you have to stick the needle in the better. Using a smaller syringe will increase the risk of dislodging the needle.

 

[Mhds]

Are you 100% sure it's water belly? If so, you could try draining it, but it can be risky and it will only provide temporary relief.

Is a vet an option?

I just take her to vet. He said it's water belly and drain water is risky. I don't know what to do...Am i must put her life in risk for live a little more or...

 

[Eggcessive]

Many people try to drain their chickens. Maybe if you read some threads and links about it, you might decide to try. Not all chickens or ducks survive, but it is just a palliative treatment, not a cure.

 

[Mhds]

Many people try to drain their chickens. Maybe if you read some threads and links about it, you might decide to try. Not all chickens or ducks survive, but it is just a palliative treatment, not a cure.

I decided take her to vet tomorrow but her eyes are watery today and her poops are green . Is it infection?

 

[Eggcessive]

Green droppings are usually a sign that they may not be eating enough. I am not a duck person, but watery eyes can be a result of irritation or sometimes a respiratory infection. Does she have a water source to wash her face? I will let the duck experts advise you about that.

Is she eating and drinking well? Is her lower abdomen enlarged and tight?