Its been ups and downs for some of the ducklings this week. Judas - who I am pretty sure will have to be Judi - fell victim to the same illness that has affected the adults. Looks like it might be pasturella bacteria and it can cause paralysis as well as upper respiratory symptoms. Judas began improving from day 2 of the antibiotics and I thought was on the road to full recovery when he/she took a big step backwards yesterday and was completely unable to stand or walk shortly after these photos were taken. This morning he/she was no better, but by lunch time seemed as good as new. Jesus - who also looks like being a girl - has also started coughing despite being on antibiotics, so we're not out of the woods yet. Jesus is on the left of Ariadne and Judas is the blue duckling back left of the group.
This is Mary, she's doing well - but I am watching them all like a hawk.... which is probably a bit scary for ducklings!!
Saffie was also a victim of the bug, she had wonky legs for 2 days, but seems well now. She is as cute as a button, but once we had to start putting medicine down her throat we discovered she's also a biter!! Luckily none of the other ducks have learnt this trick!! And with a beak this small and all the will in the world, its not like she can do much damage.
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