Baby duck not growing

[sallyschober]

Hi,
I have 4 ducks that are about 2-3 months old. One of them (a Peking duck) is not growing and is barely getting any feathers. I called the vets around here and none of them treat ducks. She is a little shaky and doesn't seem to want to move around a lot. She is eating but not a lot. All of the other ducks look completely normal. I am not sure how to help her. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you
Sally

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hi,
I have 4 ducks that are about 2-3 months old. One of them (a Peking duck) is not growing and is barely getting any feathers. I called the vets around here and none of them treat ducks. She is a little shaky and doesn't seem to want to move around a lot. She is eating but not a lot. All of the other ducks look completely normal. I am not sure how to help her. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you
Sally

Welcome to BYC!

Are the others Pekin also? Do you know if it's supposed to be standard or jumbo Pekin? (no "g" at the end)

My first guess is accidental short end of the genetic stick, but..

Please describe feed routine including treats and supplements. Are you in the US?

 

[Lor]

Is the one duck being chased away from the food, maybe?
Try feeding it away from the others? Add extra protein? (scrambled egg)

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I moved this thread to our Ducks forum. I hope your baby will be ok!

 

[Blue Raptor]

Hi,
I have 4 ducks that are about 2-3 months old. One of them (a Peking duck) is not growing and is barely getting any feathers. I called the vets around here and none of them treat ducks. She is a little shaky and doesn't seem to want to move around a lot. She is eating but not a lot. All of the other ducks look completely normal. I am not sure how to help her. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you
Sally

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[Pollo Blanco]

Hi,
I have 4 ducks that are about 2-3 months old. One of them (a Peking duck) is not growing and is barely getting any feathers. I called the vets around here and none of them treat ducks. She is a little shaky and doesn't seem to want to move around a lot. She is eating but not a lot. All of the other ducks look completely normal. I am not sure how to help her. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you
Sally

That looks like an Indian Runner to me, which might explain why it doesn't seem to be growing as fast as the Pekins.

 

[sallyschober]

I am in the US. I am not sure if it's Jumbo or not. I bought it in the assorted duck bin at Tractor Supply. I am in Texas so it's definitely warm enough. It's eating duckling food still and drinking, it seems regularly. My other ducks are one Pekin and 2 Rouen.

Welcome to BYC!

Are the others Pekin also? Do you know if it's supposed to be standard or jumbo Pekin? (no "g" at the end)

My first guess is accidental short end of the genetic stick, but..

Please describe feed routine including treats and supplements. Are you in the US?

 

[sallyschober]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I moved this thread to our Ducks forum. I hope your baby will be ok!

I do have her in a separated area as of right now because I was not sure if she was sick.

 

[sallyschober]

Welcome to BYC!!

Thank you!

 

[sallyschober]

Is the one duck being chased away from the food, maybe?
Try feeding it away from the others? Add extra protein? (scrambled egg)

No I have her separated from them. at least for the past two weeks