Baby duck cannot walk

[Iamgrateful]

Not having a good morning. Got up this morning to find that one of our 3 week old Pekin ducklings cannot walk. It lays on the group with its head kind of whobbling and when it tries to stand up, it just falls over onto its back. I am so upset and have no idea what to do to help it. Can anyone offer some advise????

 

[m.kitchengirl]

Many problems like this can be caused by a niacin deficiency.
It could be something more, but niacin is always a good place to start.
Add some to their feed, and to their water.

It could be botulism, or something serious, but with young ducklings it is very often not enough niacin.
Good luck.
A baggie of "sav-a-chic" in the water can't hurt either.

I hope someone else with a little more experience weighs in soon.
I hate to see posts like this one go unanswered.

Good luck.

 

[Iamgrateful]

Thank you so much for your response - I really appreciate it. I am giving her some niacin and will cross my fingers that it will work.