Whistley Exhale sounds

[Alliesan648]

some of my ancona ducks exhales are whistley/nasaly sounding. Should i be worried? They are about 8/9 weeks old, they are pretty much fully feathered and have access to a pond all day. so i dont think it could be for lack of water.
Also, from what i can gather on here you, should be able to see though their nares.. now does that mean in one and out the other?
If so, im not sure that i can..
They seem active and all eating/drinking normally but i know they can hide illness well until its too late.
Any suggestions?

 

[Saaniya]

Respiratory infection or CRD one of my chicken did the same in the last winter he also have some coughing breathing sound underneath his chest .

For mild I give some ACV in water (if weather is not hot) 1 teaspoon in gallon ,or
2nd chopped garlic in feed ,or
3rd oregano oil in water , or
4th 1 Crushed Of Black Pepper (helps a lot in cold type symptoms or watery eyes)

If symptoms persist I'll go to the medication .
Tylan or Neodox Forte in water for 5-7 days
(Make new batch of medicine daily)

Do check her eyes & nose for any discharge

 

[littlecollier]

I’m noticing the same thing in my Anconas - They’re about the same age. How strange!

 

[cheezenkwackers]

You may want to look up the systems of Gape worms and see if they are prevalent in your area.

 

[happy duck]

My Pekin has the same sound when he breathes, but I can see in his nares.

 

[Alliesan648]

thanks for all the suggestions everyone.. Today Ive noticed a few of the ducks have been shaking their heads and making some coughing/choking noises. A few of the chickens are shaking their heads as well. I'm really beginning to suspect gape worm.. Ive been trying to read up about it, I cant find any info about it being prevalent in my area or not..., I'd like to do the q-tip swab and check myself first but i am the only one home at the moment , and they really hate being touched. Its going to be a horrible struggle. Think i could manage it alone or Maybe I should ask a neighbor for help?
I called around and the closest vet that will see a duck is 2 hrs away .. +vet fees. so checking for myself first might be a bit more economical.

Edit: Well Ive ordered some safeguard 10% liquid off amazon just in case. can always use it on the cat too -_-

 

[happy duck]

thanks for all the suggestions everyone.. Today Ive noticed a few of the ducks have been shaking their heads and making some coughing/choking noises. A few of the chickens are shaking their heads as well. I'm really beginning to suspect gape worm.. Ive been trying to read up about it, I cant find any info about it being prevalent in my area or not..., I'd like to do the q-tip swab and check myself first but i am the only one home at the moment , and they really hate being touched. Its going to be a horrible struggle. Think i could manage it alone or Maybe I should ask a neighbor for help?
I called around and the closest vet that will see a duck is 2 hrs away .. +vet fees. so checking for myself first might be a bit more economical.

Edit: Well Ive ordered some safeguard 10% liquid off amazon just in case. can always use it on the cat too -_-

Go with doing it yourself! Cheaper and if the ducks trust you(more then the vet) you will most likely get a better result with a calmer duck. Keep us posted!

 

[CayugaJana]

I’m pretty sure @casportpony doesn’t suggest using the q tip. Just go ahead and give them the safeguard for I think 5 days in a row if you suspect gapeworms. If it’s not worms causing the respiratory noises, the safeguard won’t hurt it.

 

[casportpony]

yeah, no q-tips in the trachea. If I thought I gad gapes I would give Safeguard 5 days in a row or Valbazen 3 days in a row.

 

[chickens really]

I am from Albert, Canada..
Hmmm?...Your Ducks sound normal and might not be getting enough water to wash down what they eat..? Extra water stations needed...
Gape worm is my last thoughts..