Duck balance

[Ducklover1999]

One of my ducks has lost its balance. It just started today after swim time. It can’t stand up. Is there anything u can do to fix it?!!!

 

[Isaac 0]

How old? It sounds like he may have a Vitamin B deficiency.

 

[Ducklover1999]

How old? It sounds like he may have a Vitamin B deficiency.

They are about 3 weeks old

 

[Ducklover1999]

How old? It sounds like he may have a Vitamin B deficiency.

Is there a good way to keep him immobilized until I can help him?

 

[Isaac 0]

Are you proving a vitamin B supplement? If not I would go get some as soon as you can, for a vitamin B deficiency most people will get this, available at most feed stores.

 

[Ducklover1999]

Are you proving a vitamin B supplement? If not I would go get some as soon as you can, for a vitamin B deficiency most people will get this, available at most feed stores.

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Can I give that to all of the ducks, even if they are not having the same issue? Or do I need to keep him separate from the rest for a little while with his own waterer?

 

[Isaac 0]

Can I give that to all of the ducks, even if they are not having the same issue? Or do I need to keep him separate from the rest for a little while with his own waterer?

It's best to give him it orally using an eyedropper or a small syringe since ducklings sometimes don't drink all of the water they instead spill it all over the bedding and giving it orally you know he is getting the correct dosage. @Miss Lydia do you have the dosage? I think separating him from the flock would only further stress him out, I would just make sure the other ducklings don't pick on him, If they do you could make a clear divider in the brooder so he can hear and see them.

 

[Ducklover1999]

It's best to give him it orally using an eyedropper or a small syringe since ducklings sometimes don't drink all of the water they instead spill it all over the bedding and giving it orally you know he is getting the correct dosage. @Miss Lydia do you have the dosage? I think separating him from the flock would only further stress him out, I would just make sure the other ducklings don't pick on him, If they do you could make a clear divider in the brooder so he can hear and see them.

Yes any dosage info would be helpful!

 

[Knighstar679]

1 ml per day

 

[Ducklover1999]

1 ml per day

Do you know how long it will take before I will start seeing improvements?