What is up with my duck??

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thechickenwife

thechickenwife

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Sep 19, 2009
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So I got 2 ducks two weeks ago one is growing like a weed the other is having issues. It has a hard time walking and can barley hold its self up when in the upright position. Most of the time I find him on his/her back and have to flip it over only to fall right back over. Here is a video maybe someone can tell me whats going on here:

 
Your duck has spraddle leg.

You need to hobble the legs so they stay in a normal position. You can use thick yarn or small bandaids to make a hobble.

This should be done ASAP and left that way for a couple weeks.

Otherwise the duckling seems healthy and active.
 
Thanks for posting the link, Rainplace.
My oven timer was going off as I was typing the above. I meant to come back and post further.
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That's what we were thinking but it is always all shaky. I'm going to hobble his legs and hopefully that will work out.
 
If he is shaky, you might try sprinkling brewers yeast on his feed. It will add additional niacin which ducklings need.

Good luck. He is a doll!
 
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Many crested ducks suffer from brain damage. there is literally a hole in his skull below that crest. After seeing the tape I would only give him a 50/50 chance of becoming an adult
 

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