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My duck is very sick, won't eat or walk. What's wrong? How to help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

My ducks have been dying rapidly and the one I have left is very sick. It can barely walk, won't eat or drink and is making a whimpering type noise can you provide a treatment?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 24th, 2017

Without knowing what caused the deaths of the rest of your flock it would be hard to recommend treatment. It sounds as if some sort of contagious issue such as bacterial infection, virus, etc may be causing the problem. It would be best to bring your drake into a local vet clinic ASAP so he can be examined to determine the cause of the illness. If you have any other birds remaining in your flock, separating out and quarantining sick birds from the healthy ones, and thoroughly cleaning all shared food, water, bedding areas may help reduce further spread.

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