Baby duckling cant walk drags himself along

[gaz8513]

hi sorry if been discussed plenty but got a baby duckling 1 of the 9 that hatched and I had to take him inside as he can't walk seems to be happy swimming but his legs seem to be inward unlike his siblings legs still eating and drinking plenty any help would be very great full as this is my first lot of ducklings. Thanks

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

I have no idea, because I have little knowledge of bird conditions at this point.
But, if he’s eating and drinking, and likes to swim, I would give him “aqua-therapy” in a little pool three or four times a day. It might help strengthen his little legs.
I would also add a vitamin b/niacin supplement to his diet.
He looks otherwise healthy. He is adorable

 

[Isaac 0]

Could you upload a video of the duckling walking to youtube/Vimeo and copy/paste the link here?

 

[gaz8513]

Hi Isaac I will try get video but he hardly moves he stays where he is put and if he does move its on his belly he can't seem to walk or stand i will get video of him in the bath later as he kind of walks in the shallow thanks

 

[Isaac 0]

Do his hock/joints bend?

 

[gaz8513]

I will ge getting brewers yeast later tonight to add to his diet hopefully that will help him

 

[Isaac 0]

I will ge getting brewers yeast later tonight to add to his diet hopefully that will help him

Plain B complex tablets/liquid would be better.

 

[gaz8513]

Problem is I live on an island and struggle to get anything quick just had look and he is moving both his legs if I suport him

 

[gaz8513]