Why my duck keeps yawning?!

[samakap]

Please help!
Is this normal?

Video

 

[nuthatched]

He looks fine, he could just be adjusting his crop.

 

[Faiyumi]

Yawning can be a sign he just has something stuck to his throat lining. Like a little piece of grass that just won't go down. Or a bit of down feather he saw, or a tiny bit he preened off. It's not usually a concern.

Now if you're having a problem with it often, like the duck is doing it all day and for more than a couple days. You're looking at something potentially serious. I'd check the back of his throat. See if you see any bumps or abrasions. It could even be as simple as an ant stung him because it was on his food or he ate something abrasive. If you do see bumps, it could be a couple different things and I'd recommend posting photos of any bumps you find.

 

[samakap]

Thank you!

 

[samakap]

Yawning can be a sign he just has something stuck to his throat lining. Like a little piece of grass that just won't go down. Or a bit of down feather he saw, or a tiny bit he preened off. It's not usually a concern.

Now if you're having a problem with it often, like the duck is doing it all day and for more than a couple days. You're looking at something potentially serious. I'd check the back of his throat. See if you see any bumps or abrasions. It could even be as simple as an ant stung him because it was on his food or he ate something abrasive. If you do see bumps, it could be a couple different things and I'd recommend posting photos of any bumps you find.

Thank you so much for your advice! I think I just be something stuck on her throat cause she stop doing it!

 

[Banana01]

Thank you so much for your advice! I think I just be something stuck on her throat cause she stop doing it!

Does he have access to water near his feed. They usually eat and rinse constantly if the food is dry.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

The video provided just shows the duck adjusting its crop - very normal and nothing to worry about.

 

[samakap]

Does he have access to water near his feed. They usually eat and rinse constantly if the food is dry.

Yess! She always has water nearby her food. But, this video was taken after her food for a while.

 

[samakap]

The video provided just shows the duck adjusting its crop - very normal and nothing to worry about.

Alright! Thank you so much May I ask you why do she adjusting crop for?

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Alright! Thank you so much May I ask you why do she adjusting crop for?

It's just part of eating. Kind of like clearing your throat.