DUCK LEG ISSUES HELPP

[Sadiemichelle]

* pictures below & can get better ones if needed.
Hello everyone ! I posted here about a week ago asking for help with my duck! I at first was assuming she had a niacin deficiency and that was the foot issue. I have been giving 1 Ml of vitamin B complex for a few days now and not really seeing any improvement. Ive been looking up and doing more research and I’m not so sure it’s a niacin deficiency. I’m looking for any information or ideas on what the issue could be before I decide drive 2.5 hours away to a vet that can see my baby.
Thank you

 

[Isaac 0]

Not completely sure, but from the picture, it looks like your duckling may have developed perosis in the one leg, which can be a symptom of a niacin deficiency. Your best bet would be to have her taken to a vet. I should emphasize that she should be taken as soon as possible, if left untreated for a few more days/week there is a good chance for permanent damage.

 

[Sadiemichelle]

Not completely sure, but from the picture, it looks like your duckling may have developed perosis in the one leg, which can be a symptom of a niacin deficiency. Your best bet would be to have her taken to a vet. I should emphasize that she should be taken as soon as possible, if left untreated for a few more days/week there is a good chance for permanent damage.

Oh no )): I looked it up and that most definitely looks like the issue ! Thank you so much for the quick reply. I will be calling the vet in the morning to get the appointment! It’s been about a week so I hope it’s not too late ):

 

[Isaac 0]

You're are most certainly welcome! Very sorry you have to go through this, please keep us posted!

You may read up on this thread I made incase some other birds start showing symptoms.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/

 

[Sadiemichelle]

You're are most certainly welcome! Very sorry you have to go through this, please keep us posted!

You may read up on this thread I made incase some other birds start showing symptoms.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/

I will definitely be posting updates! & I’ll give that a read right now

 

[Isaac 0]

Hi, there!

Just checking into see how your bird is doing. Updates to these threads are very useful for people in the future experiencing the same problem.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Yes. Keep us updated on your duck’s progress.