Duck leg problems

[Jen16]

I have a female duck with leg problems and I don’t know what the cause is. A couple years ago I noticed her walking a little funny with her feet starting to turn inwards. Over time, it has gotten progressively worse and now her elbows are huge and she gets around slowly. I’ve tried dieting thinking she was over weight. I’ve tried feed just for ducks. Any suggestions or ideas of what could be going on?

 

[Eggcessive]

What do you feed her? Do you give extra B complex or niacin? Have you had any respiratory issues in the flock? Mycoplasma synovitis (MS) or other type of arthritis might be a possibility, as well as a niacin deficiency. I am more familiar with chickens, so hopefully @Miss Lydia and others familiar with ducks will post.

 

[Jen16]

I feed her a poultry layer feed from tractor supply. I did switch her a while back to a duck feed but didn’t notice much difference. No respiratory issues and no one else in the flock has problems. How do I give her the B complex and niacin? Do you think this is reversible or more to help it not get worse?

 

[Eggcessive]

B complex (or Super B complex) has niacin and all other B vitamins in it. Give 1/2 tablet daily either orally or crushed in food or a spoonful of water. Feed stores also sell injectable B Complex liquid for cattle and large animals. It has to be drawn up with a needle and syringe, and that can also be used, 1/2 ml after removing the needle.