I noticed the duck was first unsteady and wobbling, not eating or drinking much, on October 31st, when I initially called the vet, which could have been from the other female mounting her and repeatedly pushing her under the water. I did administer the anti inflammatory medication that was prescribed for 5 days, along with keeping her in separate place inside, kept warm. Days 4 to7, she had some time outside time in an area alone and seemed to be stronger and walking more steadily. She was returned to the coop on day 7 and monitored. The other 3 ducks responded well to her return.
However, this past Sunday evening, the 10th, I noticed that she was back to stumbling over and looking very weak, hiding in the corner, not eating or drinking. She was brought inside again. The vet doesn't think its a niacin deficiency. She has been on a waterfowl feed since she was 2 days old. I can only guess that maybe it's a bullying issue I'm missing and she's not getting sufficient feed? I thought maybe an ear infection, but I don't see any signs or symptoms other than the weak legs and imbalance. I do not feel any type of swelling, indicating that she's eggbound.
I have her inside and have given her nutri drench in her water, feed with brewers yeast and I have been offering her peas and fish for the extra niacin. She's eating and drinking a bit, but doesn't walk and trembles a bit when standing. She feels a bit cold.
I was just wondering if there could be another underlying cause or possible disease that I am missing. Other than being weak and having trouble walking, all else seems well. And she did perk up last time after a week in isolation.
However, this past Sunday evening, the 10th, I noticed that she was back to stumbling over and looking very weak, hiding in the corner, not eating or drinking. She was brought inside again. The vet doesn't think its a niacin deficiency. She has been on a waterfowl feed since she was 2 days old. I can only guess that maybe it's a bullying issue I'm missing and she's not getting sufficient feed? I thought maybe an ear infection, but I don't see any signs or symptoms other than the weak legs and imbalance. I do not feel any type of swelling, indicating that she's eggbound.
I have her inside and have given her nutri drench in her water, feed with brewers yeast and I have been offering her peas and fish for the extra niacin. She's eating and drinking a bit, but doesn't walk and trembles a bit when standing. She feels a bit cold.
I was just wondering if there could be another underlying cause or possible disease that I am missing. Other than being weak and having trouble walking, all else seems well. And she did perk up last time after a week in isolation.
