3 wk old duckling sick

[CayugaJana]

Ok she has only had two days worth on the liquid B-Complex and has not had a episode since the day I posted. She loves taking it too. I tried giving it to the other two just as a safety they did not want any part of it. Thanks everybody for your help

I’m so happy to hear it’s feeling better. Seizures are pretty scary. When they get to be adults b vitamins aren’t as crucial so you probably won’t need to supplement then. But now you know what to look for!

 

[snow5164]

When they get to be adults b vitamins aren’t as crucial so you probably won’t need to supplement then. But now you know what to look for!

I thought they needed the nutritional yeast their whole lives? Also does the dosage change at different ages?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I still give my flock Nutritional yeast @casportpony posted about adults needing niacin wish I could remember where I saw it. I put it over their feed a couple times a week. It's always up to the individual what they do for their birds.

 

[casportpony]

I still give my flock Nutritional yeast @casportpony posted about adults needing niacin wish I could remember where I saw it. I put it over their feed a couple times a week. It's always up to the individual what they do for their birds.

This is where I found it:

• https://www.nap.edu/read/2114/chapter/7#43
• http://www.metzerfarms.com/NutritionalRequirements.cfm?affiliate=undef&CustID=21994941

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks!

 

[chickiebean85]

Also can you put the B-Complex in their water? Because I have been this morning she got stubborn about taking it.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Put it in their feed just a small amount maybe with a little warm water. You want to make sure he/she is getting the whole dose.

 

[happy duck]

When they get older just sprinkle some on there food every once in a while.

 

[chickiebean85]

Update: unfortunatley the seizures came back and have gotten worse yesterday started it, she had 5 and today the same she actually just had one she has been taking the B-Complex liquid and nutritional yeast not sure what else to do.

 

[Miss Lydia]

And you sure she is getting the whole dose? I am not sure what else other than a vet.
I am sorry. If she is still able to eat and likes thawed peas or meal worms you could try putting her dose over just a small amount so she eats the whole dose. Which are you using of the B liquid?

Trying to find you some info came across this thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/help-my-duckling-is-having-seizures.1229508/#post-19724358