SICK DUCKLING- URGENT

[HamsHen50]

I’ve just gone out to him and let him go for a swim. He’s much happier when swimming alone and he will race around the pool. He did a couple of poops and they were liquid (probably just bc he was swimming). He was much more energetic this arvo

 

[Sondraa]

I would still give the extra niacin as suggested. It can't hurt. Just a bit worried about inconsistent energy levels. Just treated one of mine. Caught it early so no perm damage.

It is strange that his skin is showing thru. If he is being picked on, the back of the neck is where you most often see feather/fluff missing. Would explain being happier on his own. That is almost never the case.

 

[HamsHen50]

I have just gone out to check on him and he’s died. All the others are okay. I’m almost happy he died… it give the others more of a chance of survival

 

[Sondraa]

Poor little guy. Well I am happy he had a joyous swim on one of his last days. You were amazing with him. I hope you are okay. I wish we could always know why....

 

[HamsHen50]

Yes, I am fine. I’ve felt with my fair share of runts and sickness. It’s almost like he gave up his life for 18 new ones. I’m hoping that the other ducklings will let me take them for a swim .

 

[HamsHen50]

This is the new Guinea mum and her beautiful keets.

 

[Sondraa]

Do you raise Guinea's for eggs, meat or company?

 

[Sondraa]

She has beautiful markings! The keets are rounder than ducklings. *Cute factor