What’s wrong with my sweet duck?

[shawluvsbirds]

If you have a docile female you can put in with her you could put them into a separate area [where they will be safe from preds] and let her recoup maybe that is the problem someone is bullying her. Putting another female with her keeps her from being lonely and letting everyone see each other keeps them from looking like newbies when you put them back.

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Unfortunately once one is injured or sick it seems like the bullying gets so much worse too. I would separate her for a few days at least to assess wether she is eating and drinking or if it's just that the others are keeping her from it. Like miss Lydia said, if you have a nice girl to keep her company that would be nice for her.
I wish they would all just get along

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Awe. Poor girl.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

How much room do they have? Maybe the heat is making them more irritable? I know cayugas need plenty of shade - which it looks like they have. But, maybe they just need some more room to run around?
Also, you could set up multiple feed and water stations so that there are options for everyone to get a chance to eat.

 

[MizAmberLea]

Oh my god-I just witnessed her having what I can only describe as a seizure.
That was the saddest things I’ve ever seen.
We’ve pulled her out of Gen Pop, back in our massive brooder.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Oh my god-I just witnessed her having what I can only describe as a seizure.
That was the saddest things I’ve ever seen.
We’ve pulled her out of Gen Pop, back in our massive brooder.

Oh no. So sorry to hear that.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Oh my god-I just witnessed her having what I can only describe as a seizure.
That was the saddest things I’ve ever seen.
We’ve pulled her out of Gen Pop, back in our massive brooder.

Hope she recovers. How is she doing?

 

[MizAmberLea]

Still not eating. Just laying, nested. Talks to me when I come around. Drinks some.

 

[CayugaJana]

My birds wings do not look like that. So I don’t think they are normal, it looks like to me they are broken. I’m sure it’s probably from running away/or getting picked on. Do you have all females or do you have a drake too? I notice all of my girls get along really well if my drake is in jail. But when he’s out, he causes fights. And they fight between themselves also.

I would remove the drake if you have one and see how it goes. How old is she? If she is having seizures, there are some causes that can’t really be treated. But if it’s from a vitamin deficiency (possibly because they are preventing her from eating and drinking enough?), it is pretty easy to treat. Get her some nutri drench and see if she will eat some of her favorite treats with it sprinkled on top. I wouldn’t dilute the nutri drench if she were mine. As long as she’s drinking water and pooping ok. Try that for several days and see how she does.

If you only have girls, then I would separate her and her best friend for a couple days and try the above vitamins.

The picture of her hiding behind the house breaks my heart. I’ve had ducks have seizures and you are correct, it’s horrible to see.

Please keep us updated!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

@casportpony

 

[shawluvsbirds]

My birds wings do not look like that. So I don’t think they are normal, it looks like to me they are broken. I’m sure it’s probably from running away/or getting picked on. Do you have all females or do you have a drake too? I notice all of my girls get along really well if my drake is in jail. But when he’s out, he causes fights. And they fight between themselves also.

I would remove the drake if you have one and see how it goes. How old is she? If she is having seizures, there are some causes that can’t really be treated. But if it’s from a vitamin deficiency (possibly because they are preventing her from eating and drinking enough?), it is pretty easy to treat. Get her some nutri drench and see if she will eat some of her favorite treats with it sprinkled on top. I wouldn’t dilute the nutri drench if she were mine. As long as she’s drinking water and pooping ok. Try that for several days and see how she does.

If you only have girls, then I would separate her and her best friend for a couple days and try the above vitamins.

The picture of her hiding behind the house breaks my heart. I’ve had ducks have seizures and you are correct, it’s horrible to see.

Please keep us updated!

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