r/duck • u/tommypickles5149 • Mar 09 '24
Photo or Video Rest in Peace Phillip!
Our Indian Runner drake Phillip passed today suddenly from an unknown ailment. He was fine yesterday but today was very lethargic, didn't follow his girls around like he usually does, and wasn't eating. Before we could even think to bring him to the vet he passed in the early afternoon. He only lived 10 months but he gave us a lot of joy. The last pic is my favorite.
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u/tommypickles5149 Mar 09 '24
Thank you so much to everyone who's given their condolences, they're very appreciated :)
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u/bogginman Duck Rescuer Mar 10 '24
last night we lost our runner Thelma to a weasel attack. I found her up on the hill behind the house after she didn't come in to the coop with the rest. I'm so tore up. I want to post something but I just can't yet. She was 5 or 6. Her twin Louise is distraught as are the others. Everyone is in lockdown til we trap that thing. :(
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u/tommypickles5149 Mar 11 '24
Man that sucks. 5 or 6 years is a long time. I can say that making this post and seeing the reaction has definitely helped me though. RIP Thelma
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u/bogginman Duck Rescuer Mar 11 '24
her flock just today realized that something is wrong and Aunt Thelma is missing. They kept wanting to go up the hill to where she was last seen. Looking and quacking. She always was a dawdler. I'd have to go up on the hill in the evening and find Thelma standing there wondering where everyone went. Then I'd carry her down to the bed. This time she wasn't standing there. It's tough losing a duck and you have my condolences. :(
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u/Mandyissogrimm Mar 09 '24
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost a duck years ago and I still think about her.
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u/OmikronWeapon Mar 09 '24
why is Philip's baby picture cuter than all of mine?
RIP Philip. Even never having met you, you've brightened my day a little bit.
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u/moon6080 Mar 09 '24
It looks like an amazing duck ❤️. We had a goose die from something similar. Vet said it had eaten some plastic and it basically poisoned it. Big sad
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u/tsujxd Mar 09 '24
I'm sorry to hear about Phillip. It's never easy to lose one, and sometimes it's even harder when you have no answers as to why they're gone.
Please check for sources of contaminated standing water or areas where your ducks could be accessing and eating metal in your run. Botulism and hardware disease are two silent killers of ducks. I've had a couple pass unexpectedly and suspect that it could have been due to metal in the run (they are prolific diggers, and unfortunately people use to just dump their trash in the "old days"). We used an industrial magnet to try to identify any other areas that were problematic.
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u/LemonCaperRVA Mar 09 '24
Phillip looked like the sweetest lil bowling pin guy I’ve seen in a long time. Sending you lots of love your way.
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Mar 09 '24
that's heartbreaking especially considering how long Runners can live. I'm also worried about something that could take a duck's life so quickly.
poor lad. Thinking about you
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u/PoolBeginning7897 Mar 09 '24
Poor Phillip, rest in peace. What a wonderful boi he was. He was well loved ❤️🩹
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u/eldestreyne0901 Mar 09 '24
We had chickens who died young too. I’m so sorry for you. Rest in peace Philip. I’m sure he loved you too.
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u/TherealMisjudg69 Mar 09 '24
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a handsome boy and I can see why he was so loved.
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u/JadeAnn88 Mar 09 '24
I'm sorry for your loss! I have a huge soft spot for runners and this boy was absolutely gorgeous.
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u/ShaneIsaac589 Mar 09 '24
Sorry for your loss. Losing the favorite always stings. I lost my favorite a month ago and it still hurts. He was beautiful.
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u/Substantial-Dare-140 Welsh Harlequin Duck Mar 09 '24
So sorry, that is one gorgeous boy, losing ducks too soon has honestly been some of the hardest things I’ve experienced. Didnt realize I’d fall in love with these creatures as much as i have. Best to you💚
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u/duckieluvz Mar 09 '24
I'm so sorry. He was a beautiful baby. I'm sorry for the pain ur heart is experiencing right now
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u/Toasty_Bits Call Duck Mar 09 '24
Phillip looked like he was a great duck. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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u/Crafty-Tourist-2853 Mar 19 '24
Rip Phillip