WI have a sick duckling. Please help

[reefitz]

I bought my duckling on may 15,2015. I'm not sure how old it is. I have 12 ducklings altogether. This morning one couldn't walk. It is trying but can't maintain balance,but it can still swim. It also wont eat. If anyone can help me I would be so grateful. I can't find a vet in my area who deals with ducks.

 

[mstancil]

I have a duck too who can't walk. She will eat and drink but can't balance or stand.

 

[reefitz]

Mine won't eat or drink. I'm concerned it's parasite. If so I think I need a poultry vitamin. I want to know, if it is a parasite, is it contagious to the other ducks? And is a poultry vitamin the answer for a parasite?

 

[Frindizzle]

I would put this in the Duck section. People should know what to do. Sorry about your sick duckling! And Welcome to BYC!

 

[Amiga]

@casportpony

@Lacrystol

@Kevin565

This could be an infection - how long has it had these symptoms? Has it been out and about and could it have eaten something toxic? You can put a teaspoon of food grade activated charcoal powder in a pint of water and let him or her drink from that - it absorbs toxins.

If it is an infection, then antibiotics are needed right away - you can get them at a feed store.

 

[drumstick diva]

On search box put in "Niacin deficiency in ducks"

 

[reefitz]

It has been out and about but I doubt it consumed any toxins. It's symptoms have been around for about 12 hours. I am already on the antibiotics. Is that the same as poultry vitamins? From what I've read it will kill infections and parasites?

 

[casportpony]

Which antibiotic?

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

@reefitz and @mstancil , welcome to BYC!

-Kathy

 

[Amiga]

Thanks, Kathy

@reefitz

Poultry vitamins are similar to human One-A-Day, vitamin supplements. Not antibiotics - those kill bacteria.