Year old duck died

[Djjwelch]

One of my almost 1 year old khaki campbell ducks just died. She was fine this morning and this afternoon. We have a spring fed pond that they swim on all day, and when I came outside tonight to put them in the coop I saw her laying in the water at the edge. I went and picked her up and she was totally limp. She didn't quack or squirm. I brought her in and put her in the tub with some epsom salt/charcoal/ drench water. She was twitchy, and her breathing was labored. She made a weird clicking sound when she tried to breathe. Then about an hour later she passed. Any idea what it was? I'm terrified for my other ducks now. I never want to go through this again. Thanks!

 

[Jpat]

One of my almost 1 year old khaki campbell ducks just died. She was fine this morning and this afternoon. We have a spring fed pond that they swim on all day, and when I came outside tonight to put them in the coop I saw her laying in the water at the edge. I went and picked her up and she was totally limp. She didn't quack or squirm. I brought her in and put her in the tub with some epsom salt/charcoal/ drench water. She was twitchy, and her breathing was labored. She made a weird clicking sound when she tried to breathe. Then about an hour later she passed. Any idea what it was? I'm terrified for my other ducks now. I never want to go through this again. Thanks!

Sorry for your loss it realy sucks losing a little pal like that

How many male vs female ducks do you have?

 

[Isaac 0]

Sorry for your loss !

Could you explain your whole setup a bit more ? Have you had any problems with her in the past ?

 

[Djjwelch]

Sorry for your loss it realy sucks losing a little pal like that

How many male vs female ducks do you have?

I had 8 females and two males. One male and 7 females were khaki Campbell and one male and one female blue runner.

 

[Jpat]

I had 8 females and two males. One male and 7 females were khaki Campbell and one male and one female blue runner.

Okay not too bad then, i came home to a similiar situation and lost a hen, my neighbor told me he watched my drake drown her... i dunno who i more mad at, the drake or my neighbor.

All the other ducks seam totaly okay? did it seam like mabye she was over mated?
@Miss Lydia might be able to help in the morning

@MasterOfClucker any ideas?

 

[Isaac 0]

Labored breathing makes me think it might be egg related, Has she been laying often ? Do you provide a source of calcium ? Did she have a upright posture near the pond ?

 

[Dougdilman]

Okay not too bad then, i came home to a similiar situation and lost a hen, my neighbor told me he watched my drake drown her... i dunno who i more mad at, the drake or my neighbor.

All the other ducks seam totaly okay? did it seam like mabye she was over mated?
@Miss Lydia might be able to help in the morning

@MasterOfClucker any ideas?

I had a duck like that from over mating too, but you could tell she had water in her lungs she didnt make it through the night

 

[Jpat]

I had a duck like that from over mating too, but you could tell she had water in her lungs she didnt make it through the night

that sucks, mine was gone already when i got home. Sad thing was she was a JUMBO pekin and he was a small kahki mix, i didnt think itd be possible

 

[Dougdilman]

it is a real shame, you know how crazy the drakes get

 

[Jpat]

You got that right. I think @MasterOfClucker has a good point, not alot of folks give oyster shell or feed layer feeds