Anyone who can guess what's wrong with my ducklings?

[Going Quackers]

They are lacking in essential nutrients, probably niacin which can be why your duckling isn't standing or walking niacin deficiency cause leg problems. They need a balanced diet which only a complete feed will give them especially when at this age and all the nutrients are being used to grow strong legs and healthy body. Can you find a store that sells chick or duckling feed? how are chicks raised in Korea? surely there is chick feed which would be much better for your ducklings and then add a vitamin to give them the extra niacin they need till around 12 weeks old. Do you give them a bowl deep enough for them to dunk their heads into so they can keep their eyes and nares washed out? this is very important also for ducks. Here is a link that will help you better understand the basics of duckling care. I hope your ducklings begin to get over this set back, I think if you can find some good feed that will be a start.


https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/750869/raising-and-caring-for-ducklings#post_10611711

Agreed.

 

[Eenris]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Right now I'm ordering chick food online...and more exercise in sunlight, more vitamins. I've got it. Thank you!

By the way, speaking of sunlight, does UVB light(made for the purpose of sunbathing-originally used for reptiles) work for ducklings, too? I think I've heard that UVB light is designed to resemble sunlight.

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

I think your English and written communication is very effective and clear. I read they the suggestions, I am inclined to think Niacin deficiency too. I feed my ducks rice with no ill effects, they like it. But when they are very young, I do think they need more nutrition that is in rice. Are you able to get Brewer's Yeast? That can be used to supplement Niacin too. Personally that is where I'd focus.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Right now I'm ordering chick food online...and more exercise in sunlight, more vitamins. I've got it. Thank you!

By the way, speaking of sunlight, does UVB light(made for the purpose of sunbathing-originally used for reptiles) work for ducklings, too? I think I've heard that UVB light is designed to resemble sunlight.

Maybe do some research on that one, about UVB, just be careful of not over heating your ducklings too. rule of thumb for warmth is 85* first week and 5* cooler each week there after till fully feathered.

And please post some pics of your ducklings we'd love to see them. Let us know how they are doing too.

 

[Daisgirl]

Lots of help for you! I hope all is well for you x

 

[Amiga]

Maybe do some research on that one, about UVB, just be careful of not over heating your ducklings too. rule of thumb for warmth is 85* first week and 5* cooler each week there after till fully feathered.

And please post some pics of your ducklings we'd love to see them. Let us know how they are doing too.

That's 85F and 5F, just to be sure we're using the same thermometer!

 

[rachmickmurphy]

How your ducklings