And my duck drama continues...

[CayugaJana]

To me it reminds me of a toddler with weak and undisciplined muscles trying to learn how to walk. I haven’t had any crested ducks so I don’t know if this is typical behavior for them. But I’m hoping she can be fixed with the liquid b complex. And although I don’t think it’s a miracle liquid like Jpat says I do see the issue with ducks a lot. They need a higher daily intake than we do! And yours looks like a larger breed also.

Niacin=vitamin B3

If you go to Walmart, it will be in the vitamin aisle. The duck should have 100 mgs of niacin/day until it’s walking better. That’s *if* it is a deficiency. But either way, the b complex will be good for your duck.

 

[CayugaJana]

For niacin, if you are looking at the vitamins, you want b3. The b complex at tsc which says injectable is the best to use. You would use 1 mL. You don't have to inject it, but squirt it in the duckling's mouth.
@CayugaJana has experience using this with her ducks.
If you can't find it, the stuff jpat posted is good too. Just more costly ounce for ounce.
It might not change anything since your duck is crested and tend to have neurological issues as mentioned, but you really don't have anything to lose. Get the duckling started on it sooner than later though.

Couldn’t have said it better myself. You are great ya know?!

Yes. The bottle at Walmart is cheaper, but doesn’t go as far as the big bottle at tractor supply. I buy the big bottle because I give it to multiple birds at once. But if you only had to give it to the duckling for a couple of days, then it would be beneficial to buy it at Walmart.

 

[CayugaJana]

Oh by the way, great job on the splayed leg treatment!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/treating-wry-neck-in-crested-duckling-edited-title.857143/ a success story that hopefully will give you inspiration

 

[beccaWA]

Niacin. It's cheap at the drugstore in capsules. 100 mg per gallon of water.

 

[Lil Drake40]

I saw you other duck being concerned about your lil crested. That was so very sweet Always nice to have a friend looking out for you.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That is wonderful your willing to care for her. I am sure you'll never regret it and hopefully the B Complex will help her we've seen some really good results.