Wry neck I think... please help

[Frost1974]

We have 4. Ducklings about 6-7 weeks old.... the littlest one has gotten a big lump on the side of his/her neck and we don’t know what to do ... we’ve tried some things but nothing really seems to help. It is still eating some, a lot of peas, and drinking and walking fine ....... we just don’t know and we would like some help thank you in advance for your help

 

[Gray Farms]

Not Wry Neck, maybe some feed stuck in the throat.

 

[Miss Lydia]

How does the lump feel?

 

[Frost1974]

Thanks for responding.... it feels smooth, but hard

Not Wry Neck, maybe some feed stuck in the throat.

How does the lump feel?

 

[Frost1974]

We’ve tried massaging the area to try to help. So what steps should I take to fix? Or should we just let nature course? I guess we just don’t want it to die, the other 3 are doing great

 

[Gray Farms]

Few drops of mineral oil down the throat can help pass blockages.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Do the duckling have deep water container so they can dunk and drink from it? What are you feeding besides a lot of peas? And how long has the duckling been like this?hows the breathe smell?

 

[Frost1974]

Do the duckling have deep water container so they can dunk and drink from it? What are you feeding besides a lot of peas? And how long has the duckling been like this?hows the breathe smell?

Yes they do and plenty of deep water, we feed them stater chick feed, the one that was recommended at purchase so I trust it..... we are thinking now that we got a coop for them it’s eating too much grass.... thanks for your help

 

[Frost1974]

Few drops of mineral oil down the throat can help pass blockages.

Ok thanks we will try that

 

[Miss Lydia]

Make sure to put it down the right hole or it can go in the lungs.