Duckling with tapeworm

[Anonymous]

I have an orphaned mallard duckling and have just found a tapeworm egg case in dropping. The duckling is approx three weeks old and is this usual in wild fowl or does it need treating and how?

 

[Davidd]

Hello, there are no licensed wormers for ducks- most people use Flubenvet- but it is not licensed for duckls- just geese, chickens and turkeys - take a look here for more information-
http://poultrykeeper.com/common-articles-to-all-poultry/health/worms-in-chickens-ducks-geese.html
hope it helps.
regards, David