Duck has lost use of one leg. Please help

[Ravynscroft]

*I think* that's the same as time release, it's a different type of Niacin, not good for them... did you look for Vitamin B complex tablets?

 

[Bao72079]

I found the b complex. No luck on the niacin. The b complex i found is a liquid. 20mg of niacin in 1 ml. Do you think this would be ok?

 

[Ravynscroft]

I found the b complex. No luck on the niacin. The b complex i found is a liquid. 20mg of niacin in 1 ml. Do you think this would be ok?

That should work! Will need at least 5mL, 6 or 7mL is better though, for each gallon of drinking water... if waterer is half gallon, 3.5mL per, or quart size 2mL per...

 

[Bao72079]

That should work! Will need at least 5mL, 6 or 7mL is better though, for each gallon of drinking water... if waterer is half gallon, 3.5mL per, or quart size 2mL per...

Ok awesome! Will give it a shot!

 

[Bao72079]

Ok so here is a little bit of a update. Daisy which is our ducks name is no better or no worse so far. We've been giving the b complex liquid to her in the water and I went and also got some b complex caplets to mix in her food so she had it in both her food and water. We let her swim until she tries to get out and then we put her by herself in a coop. She uses the leg to scratch her head and things like that but will not walk on it or put any weight on it at all. I have been to 3 different drug stores and have had no luck finding the niacin without the time release or flush free on the label. Im not sure what to do or how long it will take to start showing signs of improvement. Any other advice is greatly appreciated. We haven't got around to trying the peanuts yet but we have tried the epsom salt. Thanks everyone.

 

[Sara Ranch]

Scramble some eggs and give them to her.

 

[Sara Ranch]

Besides the niacin, ducks need a lot of protein. Sometime the extra protein will help.

 

[Bao72079]

Ok will give it a try thank you

 

[Sara Ranch]

Keep us updated!

If you have bone broth, meat, tuna - those are high in protein too. My duckies scarf it all down except for canned tuna. They don't care for that one...but a tuna steak. Yes please.

 

[rjohns39]

Keep us updated!

If you have bone broth, meat, tuna - those are high in protein too. My duckies scarf it all down except for canned tuna. They don't care for that one...but a tuna steak. Yes please.

As crazy as it sounds raw beef liver and cheap canned salmon are also loaded with vitamins and protein.