Duckling help

[Spooka]

Hi all! I'm a new member and I would really appreciate some duckling advice! I love ducks! I have 5 adult ducks and 5 baby ducks I have a 2 day old call duckling that may have a defect of some kind. It jumps suddenly and erratically, it has splayed legs so I'm not sure if that is contributing to the problem or if it's a brain thing all the other ducklings sit still sometimes, it's as if this little one is having a twitch or something. Has anyone else experienced anything like this before? It sometimes gets stuck ok it's back and can't get back up, breaks my heart! Even when it is covered up, it will be falling asleep then just wake up running and flapping about until it is falling asleep! It eventually stopped the waking up and going crazy thing after 10 mins and is now sleeping peacefully. What does this sound like?

Any advice welcome x thanks!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Sadly, I know squat about ducks, but these guys sure do - https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks. I'd suggesting posting in that forum for the best help.

There's also an Aussie thread that may interest you - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/598568/australia-six-states-and-that-funny-little-island

Best of luck with your getting your duck sorted.

CT

 

[drumstick diva]

Poor baby, sometimes they have a niacin deficiency which causes problems but, I've never heard of one acting like yours. I do think the duck folks are the ones to ask.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings, Spooka, and ! Great to have you with us. Hope the Ducks Forum folks can help you out. Best wishes!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Spooka]

Thank you all for the very warm welcome!! I can't wait to post some positive things. I'll try the duck forum. I'm so happy that this lovely community exists!

Thanks again, take care x

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

 

[RodNTN]

Hi and

I'm glad you joined us! I don't know much about ducks, but folks in the duck forum do. I hope you enjoy BYC and best of luck with your duckling!

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello there, and welcome to Backyard Chickens! Good luck over on the duck forum, I hope they can help you. I hope you enjoy BYC as much as I have!

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.