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duck can't walk

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by kellysarah, Sep 28, 2016.

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  1. Sep 28, 2016 #1
    kellysarah

    kellysarah New Egg

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    Hi everybody i'm happy to be here. Proud chicken owner with a duck question. One of my ducks can't walk. She is about 15 weeks old was perfectly fine today and this afternoon couldn't walk anymore. I feed them a healthy diet with lots of fresh greens. Appreciate any help.
     
  3. Sep 28, 2016 #2
    Pork Pie Ken

    Pork Pie Ken Monkey Business Premium Member

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    Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. The duck forum is the best place to post your question - https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks - I'm sorry, I know squat about ducks [​IMG] but I'm sure that the members there will help you out.

    Good luck
    CT
     
  5. Sep 28, 2016 #3
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member

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    sounds like she may have a niacin deficiency. Post on the "duck thread," the folks there can help you out.
     
  7. Sep 29, 2016 #4
    QueenMisha

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    Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you. I don't know a terrible lot about ducks (I've only got 4), but in any bird, a common cause of difficulty walking is injury. Try examining both of her legs, looking for differences between the two. This can be tougher to do on waterfowl since they are so well padded, so be thorough, and consider examining one of your healthy birds before her so you know what feels normal. Be sure to check for bumblefoot as well.
     
  9. Sep 29, 2016 #5
    redsoxs

    redsoxs Chicken Obsessed

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    Greetings from Kansas, kellysarah, and :welcome. Great to have you with us! Sorry about your duck but you should be able to get some help from the duck folks. Good luck to you!!
     
  11. Sep 29, 2016 #6
    BantamFan4Life

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    Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! :)
     
  13. Sep 29, 2016 #7
    CuzChickens

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    Hi there and welcome to Backyard chickens. So sorry to hear about your duck, unfortunately, ducks are not my strongest suit, but the people over at the duck page should know! Have fun and good luck with the quacker!
     
    Last edited: Sep 29, 2016

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