Enteritis can be contracted through fouled water sources. Eliminate puddles, fouled pools and mud and you eliminate Enteritis. This is a big killer of wild waterfowl. This is a disease which most people assume only troubles chickens but young waterfowl under stressful conditions can also be affected. Treat with Amprol in the water for 3 days.
Waterfowl are very susceptible to infestations of worms.
They can host Round, Capillary and Gapeworms as well as nine different types of Tapeworms. The best way to avoid the problem is to worm the entire flock four times a year with Leavamisole in their water and then repeat the treatment again in ten days. The common earthworm is an intermediate host for Gapeworms and should not be something intentionally fed to waterfowl. An infestation is much more likely if the waterfowl are kept on the same premises with chickens. Adams Flea Off spray is a convenient and effective way to treat for lice or mites but must be used regularly to be effective.