- Aug 29, 2011
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Hi Troy - I have had the exact same thing happen! My baby Pekin ducks were doing great, I went out of town for 6 days (husband was feeding and watering them) and when I came back, one of my 4 week old Pekins (the biggest one) could no longer stand up. It's hips are protruding outward. I started Niacin immediately (100 mg crushed and added to large bowl of water). I also added different vegetables (peas and bok choy leaves) and corn meal for added nutrients. I did see some improvement (duck was able to stand) but the legs were still totally crossed leaving it almost totally unable to walk. I recently added some "poly-vi-sol (baby vitamins) without iron" (I bought the generic brand at Rite Aid for $6 - the pharmacy had it behind the counter) to their water in the morning. Slowly the duck seems to be improving slightly. The legs are still crossed but not as much as they were. The duck is swimming everyday in a kiddie pool for exercise and is swimming better and better each day! Walking is still a huge challenge but it is taking some wobbly steps at least. I also supervise when they are fed to make sure she is right at the food/water and eating and drinking. It seems to be eating and drinking just fine!
I'm hoping that I will continue to see some improvement to the point where the duck will be able to walk sufficiently. I still have no idea what happened to make the duck unable to walk. I'm thinking it was the mistake of feeding Chicken Starter alone. Perhaps its OK for some ducks but not enough for the fastest growing ducks.
Please let me know your ducks progress and what you are trying if you would. I am so interested to see how they both do. Good luck!!
I'm hoping that I will continue to see some improvement to the point where the duck will be able to walk sufficiently. I still have no idea what happened to make the duck unable to walk. I'm thinking it was the mistake of feeding Chicken Starter alone. Perhaps its OK for some ducks but not enough for the fastest growing ducks.
Please let me know your ducks progress and what you are trying if you would. I am so interested to see how they both do. Good luck!!