Duck seems to have weak legs

[Isaac 0]

Thank you so much. I’m picking some up today! I usually give them mealworms as treats. Would it be ok to dip the worm in the liquid and feed it to them?

Yes, I've heard of people injecting the B into the mealworm too.

 

[Emmjjaayy]

I also recommend the Vitamin B Complex. One of my runner ducklings was doing the Frankenstein walk when moving about and collapsing/sittng frequently. I tried the drug store b-complex vitamins, brewer's yeast etc etc, without success. As soon as I bought the Liquid B Complex, her problems went away very quickly. It's also much easier to administer than the liquid b complex you get at your local pharmacy, as it's not viscous.

I tried giving him the vitamin b complex mixed with his food and some kale and he didn’t really want to eat it. Are there any other suggestions on how to make sure he gets the 1 ml a day?

 

[Isaac 0]

I tried giving him the vitamin b complex mixed with his food and some kale and he didn’t really want to eat it. Are there any other suggestions on how to make sure he gets the 1 ml a day?

Did you try putting it over peas or mealworms?

 

[Emmjjaayy]

Did you try putting it over peas or mealworms?

I threw in some mealworms towards the end and it seemed to help a little more. Just wondering if there were some other tips and tricks. I will for sure give peas a try.

 

[austroberta]

I tried giving him the vitamin b complex mixed with his food and some kale and he didn’t really want to eat it. Are there any other suggestions on how to make sure he gets the 1 ml a day?

I know some people put meds/vitamins on treats, but my ducks are on to me and turn up their noses at even their favorite treats. I just squirted the Durvet's B complex in my duckling's mouth with a dropper. I think I only had to do it once or twice, and it did the trick. As I mentioned, it's not viscous, so it just goes in like water. The viscous B complex from the pharmacy just seemed to dribble out of her mouth and was sticky.

 

[Isaac 0]

I threw in some mealworms towards the end and it seemed to help a little more. Just wondering if there were some other tips and tricks. I will for sure give peas a try.

If they aren't eating the treats, you'll have to go orally using a syringe or eyedropper, you should read this before you attempt at doing it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

 

[Emmjjaayy]

If they aren't eating the treats, you'll have to go orally using a syringe or eyedropper, you should read this before you attempt at doing it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

Perfect thank you for the article.

 

[Emmjjaayy]

I know some people put meds/vitamins on treats, but my ducks are on to me and turn up their noses at even their favorite treats. I just squirted the Durvet's B complex in my duckling's mouth with a dropper. I think I only had to do it once or twice, and it did the trick. As I mentioned, it's not viscous, so it just goes in like water. The viscous B complex from the pharmacy just seemed to dribble out of her mouth and was sticky.

Yes I think they’re getting suspicious haha. I’ll have to try that. Thank you!