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One of my babies is hurt!
Updates! Both ducks are huge and have almost all of their feathers. They both ended up being female, which I’m happy about! Lol Dexter’s right leg still gives her a little bit of trouble but she’s stronger and has learned to work with it. She can do everything her sister can with no major... -
One of my babies is hurt!
Wow! That’s crazy! I know that if a spinal injury results in temporary swelling, a complete recovery is sometimes possible. Even if the spine fractures, as long as the cord remains intact, recovery is possible. Dexter seems to be recovering pretty quickly. He seems better every day. We moved... -
One of my babies is hurt!
Duckworth, thank you for sharing and thank you for your concern. My son was pretending to be Spider Man and tried to climb down the ladder to his bed head-first. It was really scary and I’m so thankful he’s okay. Dexter is looking better every day. His right leg is still giving out... -
One of my babies is hurt!
I did read about niacin deficiency and I totally agree it can present itself as leg weakness. I just feel like if that was the issue both ducklings would be effected and the leg weakness would be equal bilaterally. Also, the fact that it started after Brenden stepped on the poor guy... I’ve used... -
One of my babies is hurt!
Thanks for your help. I do feel like there’s definitely an injury. I did my research before bringing the babies home and I make their food myself daily. They get their Niacin and are definitely not deficient. No commercial chick started for these guys. I tried to post a video of what he’s... -
One of my babies is hurt!
...got supplements from Tractor Supply Co! Also, this happened: -
One of my babies is hurt!
Lydia, Thanks for your response! I will see what I can find as far as B-complex supplements. I’m thinking a little extra calcium and vitamin D won’t hurt either since he may have a fracture somewhere... Nothing’s new today. Dexter still has wimpy legs, but he wants to go places. The left leg... -
One of my babies is hurt!
* This is a REALLY LONG post, but please bear with me!!! * I’m brand new to this forum and to raising poultry. * Dexter and Darwin are unsexed Rouen ducklings (a little over a month old). The Story: My 8-year-old son decided to “help” by feeding the ducks and chickens one morning while my...