Duck constantly turning in left circles

[Kayducks]

I have a rather sick hen. For some background, she has a mild case of bumblefoot, and has recently had a bout with mites. I am in contact with the vets and have treated the mites and am currently treating the bumblefoot with prescribed medication. She is pretty weak. She stopped eating at one point in which I was told by her vet to force-feed her. She is still pooping. She hasn't laid in two days.

But the biggest thing is she can't stop turning in left circles. She's begun eating on her own again, but is not so successful at getting her food as she is always turning in a circle. She can't preen effectively because she is too dizzy to get all the way to her preen gland. I feel that she could gain back her strength if she could just stop turning in circles.

Has anybody experienced this? Does anybody know of a way to alleviate the dizziness? I love my duck a ton and I want to do everything I can for her.

Thank you in advance.

 

[chickens really]

Vitamin deficiency...What do you feed?

 

[majormagic]

What did the vet say about turning in circles?

 

[ronott1]

Cut treats and add vitamins to the feed regimen

 

[lazy gardener]

Specifically, Vitamin E, selenium, and B vitamins.

 

[Kayducks]

Where can I get vitamins? Can she have people vitamins or does she need something geared to birds? She is currently on Mazuri Waterfowl Maintenance, and they get a mealworm treat in the morning and a big salad everyday with lettuce and tomatoes.

I am waiting for the vet to call me back about the circles. She should call by five today.

 

[chickens really]

Where can I get vitamins? Can she have people vitamins or does she need something geared to birds? She is currently on Mazuri Waterfowl Maintenance, and they get a mealworm treat in the morning and a big salad everyday with lettuce and tomatoes.

I am waiting for the vet to call me back about the circles. She should call by five today.

Neurological issues Possibly...

 

[Kayducks]

How would neurological issues come about? Is this a common thing with ducks?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Try some B Complex liquid vitamins ducklings can be prone to niacin deficiency and niacin in particular can help with neurological issues. Human or animal TSC has for cattle Walmart and probably most other places where they sell vitamins carry human Let us know what you get and well give you the dose.

Is your duckling crested?

 

[majormagic]

How would neurological issues come about? Is this a common thing with ducks?

Ask your vet if infection is a possibility. Other diseases can cause this too I think.