Author Topic: Duck with fluid at base of neck (Read 2191 times)

benkt · « **on:** January 10, 2012, 04:22:03 pm »

One of my Aylesbury ducks has developed a fluid filled sac at the base of her neck. She seems OK in herself and still appears to be eating and drinking normally. Although she feels like she might have lost a bit of weight in comparison to the others she's not too bad.
Any suggestions as to what it might be or possible courses of action?

Sylvia · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2012, 06:40:26 pm »

An over amorous drake? $:-\$

doganjo · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2012, 07:38:18 pm »

I agree that's likely. What is your drake/duck ratio?

benkt · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2012, 10:32:38 am »

Currently in that pen its 2 drakes and 7 ducks. She doesn't seemed too distressed by the fluid which seems to be going down a bit now. To be safe, I think I'll move her over to my other duck pen that has much smaller khaki campbells in it (1 drake and 5 ducks) to give her a rest.

Thanks

Ben