Hobby farm Hardware Disease July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 ThegunwifeLeave a comment Metal poisoning is the # 1 killer of Pet Ducks Preventative maintenance with my lawn magnet because Ducks are attracted to shiny things they find on the ground like change, nails, screws, earrings, bits of wire, pieces of glass, staples ect…. Early symptoms: Decrease appetite and separating from flock Advanced symptoms: Loss of appetite Dehydration, Vomiting Weight loss Weakness and lethargic Watery bright green or bloody poop Drooping wings Unsteadiness, difficulty walking Loss of vision, seizures & Death