newly hatched duckling shaking feet

alyssanz1995

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Oct 10, 2015
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My newly hatched Mallard duckling cant stop its feet from shaking, it look like theyre vibrating! It also seems to not be able to walk properly and falls onto its back alot. It was hatched with the yolk not fully absorbed aswell as ruptured, and a small bit of tissue hanging from the umbilical area aswell. The yolk and tissue problem is now fixed but could it be related to the shaking? the duckling is very active and vocal otherwise, However it does keep one eye closed majority of the time.
 
Hi Alyssa!
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I'm sorry you are having trouble! If you'll copy paste this post into the emergencies and disease thread, there are knowledgeable folks that check that thread often. Here's that link. https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures
You might also post on the duck thread. Here's that link. https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

Best of luck to you and we're glad you joined us!
 
I know ducklings can have niacin deficiencies but, I think this is related to his problems at birth and ruptured egg sac. I would hasten to post on the Duck thread where folks have more experience with them. I wonder if it could be like hypoglycemia because he didn't get his nourishment properly from the egg sac. I hope the little guy will be okay.
 

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