Whats wrong with my Duckling?!

[A_Duck_Named_HappyFeet]

I am not sure what is wrong. It has been starting to make this noise since yesterday. I had bought this from another farmer. He had given me 24 ducklings. I have no clue when it was hatched or how old it is. It has wet poop and seems to make a weird noise whenever it starts breathing. I am worried that my duckling is going to die or its nothing to worry about. Starting today I have been giving him Apple cider vinger. He has a clean beding and food and water.

P.S I believe it has to do with the respiratory system. Not sure if it is a hundred percent true.

 

[sylviethecochin]

What's your watering setup? Ducklings do need deep enough water to dunk their entire heads (to clean out their eyes and nares [nostrils]) and the problem could have a fix as simple as putting him in the sink with water six-eight inches deep so he can clean himself properly.

Can you get a picture of his poop?

 

[DiYMama540]

Can you make a video of the duckling? You will have to load it to YouTube and then copy the link here.

 

[A_Duck_Named_HappyFeet]

What's your watering setup? Ducklings do need deep enough water to dunk their entire heads (to clean out their eyes and nares [nostrils]) and the problem could have a fix as simple as putting him in the sink with water six-eight inches deep so he can clean himself properly.

Can you get a picture of his poop?

She has a 4 inch water container to dunk her head in. Its 5 inches wide and 4 inches deep. And yes, I will get a picture of her poop.

 

[A_Duck_Named_HappyFeet]

Can you make a video of the duckling? You will have to load it to YouTube and then copy the link here.

I can try

 

[A_Duck_Named_HappyFeet]

Can you make a video of the duckling? You will have to load it to YouTube and then copy the link here.

 

[sylviethecochin]

Is the half-closed eye usual? And is it swollen at all?

@Miss Lydia?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Eyes do look swollen I am thinking respiratory. Any chance of a vet seeing this one?Do you have any antibiotics at all human or animal?

 

[Miss Lydia]

You have 24 ducklings? I’d pick each one up looks at eyes listen to breathing.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Where are you brooding them do they have heat if outside and your having cold temps? What feed are you feeding?