Worried about Pekin.

[sandloaf]

Hi! Im worried about my pekin duck shes usually very very active and running around but shes been sitting in one spot all day.

I made an article previously to this one about how she may be nesting but now shes sitting with her mouth open and bobbing her head. She walks very slow and wobbly (simlar tp how ducks normally wall but in slo mo) Shes talking to me weakly. her poop isn’t even watery like usual...
Please look at the attached files im really worried about her.

I wish i could attach videos of her bobbing her head. Its similar to a toddler trying to fight off sleep.

She is still eating peas (a treat) and drinking water with her chicken Bff.

 

[sandloaf]

@Isaac 0

so sorry to directly tag you. I leave tomorrow for Okinawa Japan with the Marine Corps and I need to know if shes okay. No one is responding and im growing more worried

 

[RosemaryDuck]

Have you felt around her belly/vent at all? Has she been laying regularly? Sounds like she may be eggbound, but I'm not experienced with it in ducks. I'll let Isaac answer this one with more information.

 

[Isaac 0]

So sorry to hear she is feeling poorly.
I do not see anything particularly irregular with the symptoms you described besides that she is lethargic which wouldn't help to narrow down the problem much. The temperature in Florida at the moment is fairly high, so I would suspect that may be the major contributor to her panting.
My personal experience dealing with sudden lethargy in ducks is that most times it's related to egg binding issues. Oftentimes the bird will be hanging alone by itself, drinking lots of water, standing up in an erect position with the vent pulsing. The abdominal area may also feel hard. It is hard to say at this time whether that may be her problem.
For immediate action, I may suggest you bring the duck inside, or into an area, you can monitor her feed, and water intake, and droppings better. If you have Pedialtye, Gatorade, or anything other electrolytes, you can dilute some in water, and offer it to her in a dish and see if she will drink any.
I would also give her an oral dose of calcium; for calcium, you can use calcium gluconate 23% at your feed store in the cattle aisle, or calcium citrate at your nearest health store. I can follow up with dosages if you post which product you have.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/durvet-calcium-gluconate-500-ml
It may also be a good idea to follow the guidelines below for performing a physical examination, and see if you can find anything irregular.
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exot...ltry/physical-examination-of-backyard-poultry

 

[sandloaf]

So sorry to hear she is feeling poorly.
I do not see anything particularly irregular with the symptoms you described besides that she is lethargic which wouldn't help to narrow down the problem much. The temperature in Florida at the moment is fairly high, so I would suspect that may be the major contributor to her panting.
My personal experience dealing with sudden lethargy in ducks is that most times it's related to egg binding issues. Oftentimes the bird will be hanging alone by itself, drinking lots of water, standing up in an erect position with the vent pulsing. The abdominal area may also feel hard. It is hard to say at this time whether that may be her problem.
For immediate action, I may suggest you bring the duck inside, or into an area, you can monitor her feed, and water intake, and droppings better. If you have Pedialtye, Gatorade, or anything other electrolytes, you can dilute some in water, and offer it to her in a dish and see if she will drink any.
I would also give her an oral dose of calcium; for calcium, you can use calcium gluconate 23% at your feed store in the cattle aisle, or calcium citrate at your nearest health store. I can follow up with dosages if you post which product you have.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/durvet-calcium-gluconate-500-ml
It may also be a good idea to follow the guidelines below for performing a physical examination, and see if you can find anything irregular.
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exot...ltry/physical-examination-of-backyard-poultry

Hi thank you for responding please watch this video of her walking she wont drink anything
https://youtube.com/shorts/JScsJdFx1cA?feature=share

now shes letting her head hang and wings be loose

 

[sandloaf]

Have you felt around her belly/vent at all? Has she been laying regularly? Sounds like she may be eggbound, but I'm not experienced with it in ducks. I'll let Isaac answer this one with more information.

Yes her stomach feels normal. There was an egg in her nest we check every other day.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hi thank you for responding please watch this video of her walking she wont drink anything
https://youtube.com/shorts/JScsJdFx1cA?feature=share

now shes letting her head hang and wings be loose

What I have suggested in my earlier post is near the brink I can suggest with the information provided. If you can get her inside, and try dipping her bill in some electrolytes that would be a good start. I would also suggest a physical examination, as that may help provide clues as to what her problem may be. Keep us updated on how she does.

 

[sandloaf]

@Isaac 0

My baby passed this morning in her sleep. I am so heartbroken. Thank you for all your help.

 

[Isadora]

@Isaac 0

My baby passed this morning in her sleep. I am so heartbroken. Thank you for all your help.

I'm so sorry

 

[Isaac 0]

@Isaac 0

My baby passed this morning in her sleep. I am so heartbroken. Thank you for all your help.

So sorry for your loss!