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post #11 of 15
6/11/12 at 6:51am

They are doing much better!! The ones who's legs were the most severely crossed are now just slightly overlapping and she is walking more on her actual feet now (she was previously walking on her legs and not her feet).  She still falls over and is a bit wobbley but I've seen so much improvament.   I started giving them both more greens and also Poly Vi Sol Baby Vitamins (without iron) in their water each morning.  The Rite Aid pharmacy had a generic version behind the counter for $6.  The swimming has also helped a lot I think.  I'm so happy as I thought she might have to be put down - now I don't think so at all! celebrate.gifGlad to hear that yours are doing much better!

My babies: 1 Isa Brown, 1 White Leghorn, 4 Leghorn/EE mixes?, 1 Polish Silkie, 1 Polish Frizzle, and 2 Pekin Ducks.

**RIP Rosie and Blanche April - Oct 2011, Minnie April 2012-March 2013**

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My babies: 1 Isa Brown, 1 White Leghorn, 4 Leghorn/EE mixes?, 1 Polish Silkie, 1 Polish Frizzle, and 2 Pekin Ducks.

**RIP Rosie and Blanche April - Oct 2011, Minnie April 2012-March 2013**

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post #12 of 15
8/17/12 at 6:28am

I have the exact same scenario.   Except my pekin ducklings are from Metzer Farm.  We have 7 total ducklings 2 Pekin and 1 Pekin has the same problem stated above.  They are 11 days old.  Is there a way to correct the 1 foot that is turned in?  It's almost like it's broken and hurts to walk on it or something.  

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post #13 of 15
8/17/12 at 6:46am
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Originally Posted by renaenae View Post

I"m so sorry I didn't respond--things got a little crazy here.  How r the babies doing???  My ducks are doing well--the brewers yeast was the way to go.  Got it at walmart in the vitamin section.

Great news... thumbsup.gif

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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post #14 of 15
4/17/13 at 5:02am

Please let me know if you get any info because mine is doing the same!!!! Same kind bought at same place.... I feel so bad for her or him.:-(

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post #15 of 15
4/17/13 at 9:23am

For a turned in foot, I would give some PolyVita Sol liquid vitamins (without iron) in the ducks water, give lots of greens, niacin and corn meal are also good for their leg health.  Swimming may help strengthen as well.  Mine was in very bad shape and while he still isn't totally normal, he improved tremendously and is able to get around. Good luck!

My babies: 1 Isa Brown, 1 White Leghorn, 4 Leghorn/EE mixes?, 1 Polish Silkie, 1 Polish Frizzle, and 2 Pekin Ducks.

**RIP Rosie and Blanche April - Oct 2011, Minnie April 2012-March 2013**

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My babies: 1 Isa Brown, 1 White Leghorn, 4 Leghorn/EE mixes?, 1 Polish Silkie, 1 Polish Frizzle, and 2 Pekin Ducks.

**RIP Rosie and Blanche April - Oct 2011, Minnie April 2012-March 2013**

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