Duck

Dawn has long been considered the safest detergent to clean ducks and other sea life but is best used in an oil spill or heavy… Read More »Can You Use Dawn On A Duck?

There are nine species of coccidia described in chickens, and several other species have been described in turkeys, ducks, and geese. Coccidiosis may be one… Read More »Do Ducks Carry Coccidia?

When you handle chicks and ducklings, the germs can get on your hands and be spread to other people. If you have Salmonella bacteria on… Read More »Can My Duck Make Me Sick?

Ivermectin (pour-on) for controlling internal and external parasites is now available in 10 ml dropper bottles (800 μg/ml [0.8%] strength). The recommended dosage for a… Read More »How Do You Get Rid Of Parasites In Ducks?

Ducks also come equipped with mites, a parasite that can and will attach to people causing irritation and illnesses such as scabies, and a mange-like… Read More »Can You Get Scabies From Ducks?

People who live and work on farms and in rural areas are in regular contact with poultry, turkey, geese, and ducks. They might be at… Read More »Can You Get Mites From Ducks?

Poultry, including chickens, turkeys and ducks, are susceptible to four types of mites: the northern fowl mite, depluming mite, scaly leg mite and the chicken… Read More »Can Ducks Get Scaly Leg Mites?

Treatment: Vermifuges The preferred wormer for birds is Flubenvet. This vermifuge can be obtained from your vet and the dosage for ducks should be checked… Read More »What Is The Best Wormer For Ducks?

Amprolium is one of the more popular drugs for the treatment of coccidiosis. Sulfonamides, such as sulfadimethoxine, can be administered in the drinking water for… Read More »How Do You Treat Coccidia In Ducks?

Both chickens and ducks can be infected with very small parasites called coccidia which live in the wall of the gut. These cause diarrhea, weight… Read More »Can Ducks Get Internal Parasites?