Baby duck doing backflips???

[maeflower1992]

So we have 4 mix breed ducks we hatched out 3 days ago. The littlest one just started doing this today and I am not sure why? Only after it is drinking. It walks around otherwise and actually took off across the room after this video.

The other three are acting like normal ducklings do.

Any idea what is causing it?
Or if there is anything to do?

 

[nuthatched]

Niacin and vitamin deficiency, what is their diet?
Do you have any niacin supplements or brewers yeast? Also try 400 i.u vitamin E and a sliver of a B complex tablet every day for a few weeks.

 

[maeflower1992]

Dumor chick starter

 

[nuthatched]

Dumor chick starter

Ducks need more niacin than chicks, some breeds need more than others.

 

[maeflower1992]

Niacin and vitamin deficiency, what is their diet?
Do you have any niacin supplements or brewers yeast? Also try 400 i.u vitamin E and a sliver of a B complex tablet every day for a few weeks.

I have some Brewers yeast I can give it.
Should I give some to all?

I will have to get the other things tomorrow. I thought we had a B complex also but now I don't see it.

 

[maeflower1992]

Ducks need more niacin than chicks, some breeds need more than others.

Isn't ducks more about 22% instead of 20%. I had my dad pick it up for me and I thohght it would be okay for them since they were listed on the tag.

It has been a few years since raising baby ducks.

 

[nuthatched]

Isn't ducks more about 22% instead of 20%. I had my dad pick it up for me and I thohght it would be okay for them since they were listed on the tag.

It has been a few years since raising baby ducks.

It usually is OK but some breeds need more niacin. Brewers yeast will be great but it need a bit of a boost right now, egg yolk, baby vitamins will work