Ancona with possible neurological issues

[BantyChooks]

I have a 1 yr old Lavender Ancona duck named Flippy. When I went out to top up feed a few minutes ago, I found her acting very tippy and upset about something. When I tried to catch her, she started frantically stumbling in circles and falling over. She was fine this morning. I checked her legs and they appear sound, no bumblefoot and no swelling/warmth. I checked her bill in case she had gotten something stuck down her throat and was in a tizzy over that, but her mouth appears normal. I know she can see on at least one side, as evidenced by her panic at me reaching for her, but I have not tested vision on both sides. She's currently in a carrier where she can support herself. I haven't checked further than that because she is panicked and needs to calm down. Any ideas as to the cause? Blow to the head? Something eaten that she shouldn't have? My other 7 ducks are acting perfectly fine. If needed, I can likely supply video shortly. In case it helps, she's in a flock of 40 birds of mixed species and ages, and she eats layer pellets and has water available at all times. She is free range at this point in the year. Thanks for any ideas you might have.

 

[Kiki]

Quite a few people have been posting today with similar duck problems. I wonder if niacin can help her. Do you have any on hand?

 

[Miss Lydia]

A video would be a good idea unless you feel it would cause more undo stress.

When she calms down check her over real well for any wounds or blow to the head eye dilated?

 

[BantyChooks]

Quite a few people have been posting today with similar duck problems. I wonder if niacin can help her. Do you have any on hand?

Not as far as I know, but I can dig through my pantry and see if I have any brewer's yeast forgotten in the corner.

 

[BantyChooks]

A video would be a good idea unless you feel it would cause more undo stress.

When she calms down check her over real well for any wounds or blow to the head eye dilated?

Will do. I checked on her just now and she appears to be calmer.

 

[Kiki]

Not as far as I know, but I can dig through my pantry and see if I have any brewer's yeast forgotten in the corner.

I don't think it would hurt any.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sure wouldn't hurt to try her on some even though an adult. I'd say B Complex liquid will work faster though and is a good one when one is already having a problem.

 

[BantyChooks]

I got a video. She's not doing the circling thing in it but I didn't want to get her riled up enough for her to do that, so she only looks somewhat unsteady. I'm uploading it now... should be done in 10--20 minutes.
Here's a picture of her poop. Yes, that's undigested grass.

 

[Kiki]

Do ducks really poop on walls?

 

[chickens really]

I have a 1 yr old Lavender Ancona duck named Flippy. When I went out to top up feed a few minutes ago, I found her acting very tippy and upset about something. When I tried to catch her, she started frantically stumbling in circles and falling over. She was fine this morning. I checked her legs and they appear sound, no bumblefoot and no swelling/warmth. I checked her bill in case she had gotten something stuck down her throat and was in a tizzy over that, but her mouth appears normal. I know she can see on at least one side, as evidenced by her panic at me reaching for her, but I have not tested vision on both sides. She's currently in a carrier where she can support herself. I haven't checked further than that because she is panicked and needs to calm down. Any ideas as to the cause? Blow to the head? Something eaten that she shouldn't have? My other 7 ducks are acting perfectly fine. If needed, I can likely supply video shortly. In case it helps, she's in a flock of 40 birds of mixed species and ages, and she eats layer pellets and has water available at all times. She is free range at this point in the year. Thanks for any ideas you might have.

Calcium...Or another mineral is lacking...Two Tums in a small dish of water...Crusshed and dissolved