3 week old duckling possibly ill

[Sondraa]

Duckling just today started stretching its Bill a lot and seems to have less energy and a bit quiet. Feeding duck and goose starter w treats of peas, tiny bits of coriander and parsley. Putting grit out for them every other day. The other duckling is fine. Any thoughts? I am worried particularly as they only have each other.

I have 2 thermometers in brooder and am adjusting heat lamp regularly. They have had brief paddles in warm bath in bathroom followed by towel dry, cuddle and heat lamp but maybe got a chill somehow? So worried

 

[Ingrid_Grace]

Feel it's body and make sure everything feels ok and it isn't acting in pain when you touch certain areas. be sure he/shes eating. Provide some electrolytes for energy. good luck!

 

[Sondraa]

Everything feels OK. Duckling doesn't seem to be in pain but sits down after every few steps and/or bites of food/drinks. It's a worry. Electrolytes.... from the pharmacy? Or water w a dash of honey and salt?

 

[Sondraa]

And thank you so much for responding! Stressing...

 

[Ingrid_Grace]

Everything feels OK. Duckling doesn't seem to be in pain but sits down after every few steps and/or bites of food/drinks. It's a worry. Electrolytes.... from the pharmacy? Or water w a dash of honey and salt?

that's good! just about every farmstore should sell poultry electrolytes for only a couple bucks. no prescription needed. But yes honey and salt can work fine!

And thank you so much for responding! Stressing...

no problem! that's understandable

 

[My15Ducks]

Everything feels OK. Duckling doesn't seem to be in pain but sits down after every few steps and/or bites of food/drinks. It's a worry. Electrolytes.... from the pharmacy? Or water w a dash of honey and salt?

If duckling is sitting down a lot it ‘could’ be a sign of weak legs from niacin deficiency