Bulge on Duckling??

[Isaac 0]

How much liquid b complex are you giving your ducklings and how? How large is their brooder?

They are giving 1/2ml a day for each duckling as I suggested.

 

[esaroveS]

The brooder is roughly 23 x16 but they will soon be moved to a bigger container because they are growing quickly. But we were giving them only a few drops a day. I feed them high protein duck starter crumbles and I have the heat lamp on too 24/7. They are both having significant balance issues and their legs tend to bow a little outwards. Should i switch to brewers yeast instead? I feel very helpless!

 

[esaroveS]

I looked and called everywhere and every time TSC said they didn’t have any or were out so I’ve had to stick with the drops, but I have brewers yeast in case.

 

[Isaac 0]

Will the bump go away? I was recommended a B complex liquid for the stumbling but it seems to only be getting worse. I am out picking up brewers yeast to see if that can help.

It may take a few days to start seeing improvement with the B complex, How long have they been on it? Since this morning?

The bulge on the side of their neck doesn't look to be the crop, at least from my point of view, how does it feel? Try gently pushing the bulge down from the outside, does it move? How does it feel?

 

[Isaac 0]

I looked and called everywhere and every time TSC said they didn’t have any or were out so I’ve had to stick with the drops, but I have brewers yeast in case.

Can you order it online? Brewers yeast and the B you have now will be good in the meantime until you can get the Durvet Cattle B.

 

[esaroveS]

buldge doesn’t seem to move? It is hard, not squishy.

 

[Isaac 0]

buldge doesn’t seem to move? It is hard, not squishy.

Have you fed them any treats recently?

 

[esaroveS]

Some crushed up oats because they were eating so much food and I didn’t want them eating so much protein, but they have grit available.

 

[Isaac 0]

Can you order the Durvet B cattle online for them? This is what we recommend, it works like a charm. Have you seen them eating bedding or anything that would cause a blockage in its throat, is she shaking her head rapidly, or having a hard time breathing?

 

[esaroveS]

Can you order the Durvet B cattle online for them? This is what we recommend, it works like a charm. Have you seen them eating bedding or anything that would cause a blockage in its throat, is she shaking her head rapidly, or having a hard time breathing?

They do tend to pick at the hay. I can see if I can try to order it online. They don’t shake their head but rather they bob it slightly and they do breathe heavily sometimes.