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Post by rap on Nov 26, 2009 12:07:24 GMT 8
A warning to duck keepers.A friend of mine has just her Indian runner drake die after it had eaten an avocado. Found this on The poultry keeper
Yesterday we had an avocado that was soft and the flesh was put in with the chicken and duck's food. Today, my strongest Aylesbury duckling (3 weeks old) my lovely (and only) Brown Muscovy duckling (2months old) have died very quickly and a strong month old Jersey Giant Cockerel (the only one I have) is in a poor state. One minute they were fine and then started to look sorry for themselves and within two hours of the ducks being isolated they were dead. The chick is just fading away as I look at him. No other symptoms at all. (Update, he died a few minutes ago) We've been trying to find an explanation and the only thing different was the avocado. Having researched on the internet it appears that the persin in the avocado has caused respiratory failure in these 3 strong (and first to the food) birds. The avocado in question (different to the normal rough-surfaced ones we buy from Israel and Chile) came from Kenya. Just a word of warning.
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Post by fluffychook on Nov 26, 2009 12:25:23 GMT 8
Rap so sorry to hear about this. I knew avocado was bad for chooks but now I know it is not for ducks too.
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Post by luv4ducks on Nov 26, 2009 14:21:39 GMT 8
thanks for the warning Rap, I knew that ornamental cage birds couldn't eat avocado, I wasn't sure why until now, but I never would have thought of it being bad for chooks and ducks as they are the garbage cans of the garden.
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Post by shea on Nov 26, 2009 15:36:27 GMT 8
I didn't know that and I have given it to my flock before. Will remember to throw it straight in the bin. Thanks for that Rap.
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Post by rap on Nov 26, 2009 16:46:00 GMT 8
Persin in avocados
Feeding avocados or guacamole to any non-human animal should be avoided completely. The symptoms include gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory distress, congestion, fluid accumulation around the tissues of the heart and even death. Birds seem to be particularly sensitive to this toxic compound.
* In birds, the symptoms are: increased heart rate, myocardial tissue damage, labored breathing, disordered plumage, unrest, weakness, and apathy. High doses cause acute respiratory syndrome (asphyxia), with death approximately 12 to 24 hours after consumption.
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Post by ikbokchook on Nov 26, 2009 21:18:03 GMT 8
Oh no! I knew it was no good to feed to sheep But I'm sure I have fed it to the chookies before Is it just the type from Kenya? I will be sure to throw them all the bin though now - and I am sorry for your loss
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Post by Duck Diva on Nov 27, 2009 13:48:44 GMT 8
So sorry to hear about this I hope your frined finds a new mate for the lonely girl.
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