URGENT!is my ducklings ok!?

[poultry_princess]

Straw can be sharp and pointy if they managed to eat a piece it could be poking them, are there definitely no small pieces?
I might switch to something softer but not dusty like shavings of some sort or coconut husk is what I use

Ok i’ll try using coconut husk thank you

 

[Cheekychook12]

Ok i’ll try using coconut husk thank you

They also love to dust bath in it, idk if ducks dust bath though

 

[poultry_princess]

It’s not panting as much now but it is still breathing rather fast. Why would that be? I’ve given them a big bath with leafy greens for vitamins. I brought some electrolytes in case it gets worse. Anything else I should do?

 

[poultry_princess]

They also love to dust bath in it, idk if ducks dust bath though

I couldn’t find any so they might have to just sleep on hay tonight unfortunately

 

[Cheekychook12]

I couldn’t find any so they might have to just sleep on hay tonight unfortunately

That’s ok, it probably just got something stuck that will pass eventually

 

[poultry_princess]

That’s ok, it probably just got something stuck that will pass eventually

If something is stuck would that explain like the heavy, quick breathing?

 

[poultry_princess]

It also swallowed a lemon pip the other night, which i got quite worried about. It was ok the next day so i forgot about it but that wouldn’t of caused it would it?

 

[Cheekychook12]

If something is stuck would that explain like the heavy, quick breathing?

It might, it could be respiratory issues, if it resolves or gets considerably better by the morning it could be something stuck

 

[Cheekychook12]

It also swallowed a lemon pip the other night, which i got quite worried about. It was ok the next day so i forgot about it but that wouldn’t have caused it would it?

Lemon pips are usually pretty small so I think you’re ok

 

[poultry_princess]

Lemon pips are usually pretty small so I think you’re ok

Thank you, if it doesn’t get better by the morning should i take it to a vet? Would they be able to help?