WI have a sick duckling. Please help

[Kevin565]

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.

Is the leg very warm to the touch?
Have you checked over the leg if anything feels out of place?
Any change in poop texture or color?

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

How old is she?
What are you currently feeding her?
Any other symptoms?

 

[reefitz]

Her legs are a little warn but I think that is because she is laying on them. I have felt them and nothing seems out of place. When I rub them she doesn't seem to be in pain. Poop seems the same..

 

[reefitz]

She is about 8 to 10 weeks old. I feed her poultry grower/finisher. She has no other symptoms. She doesn't really seem sick except she can't walk and she won't eat or drink. I have to feed her and give her water by hand.

 

[nj2wv]

welcome to BYC !!

 

[casportpony]

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.

I just noticed that that plastic bin might be too slippery... maybe use a towel instead of shavings?

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Have you searched for an avian vet using this link?
http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803

-Kathy

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Lacrystol]

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.

Take her swimming and Drop food into the water so she can dunk her head down and get it. Should help make her eat some, she will need some Vitamin B3. Have you giving her any at all?

 

[Lacrystol]

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

Get her some Vitamin B3, I prefer Poultry drench and One pill of Vitamin B complex, in there water.

 

[Amiga]

I agree - B3 at least - perhaps a B complex.