Duckling Hurt it’s leg

[Jensbetty]

hello I had 14 ducklings hatch all was going well for the first 5/6 days then I woke up and noticed one of my little ducklings couldn’t walk it has hurt a leg and is shuffling around on its belly eating and drinking normally any ideas ? I have separated it and gave it a little friend for company Thanks

 

[ChickenCanoe]

It probably needs more niacin than what it is getting from feed.
What are you feeding?

 

[Jensbetty]

It is currently eating chick crumb and I’m adding brewers yeast to it
I’m worried it’s broken or dislocated ?
I’m giving it a warm bath so it can swim and use it’s leg which he/she does really well and it’s certainly eating and drinking loads

 

[ChickenCanoe]

https://metzerfarms.blogspot.com/2018/01/niacin-what-is-it-and-why-do-my.html

https://www.metzerfarms.com/NutritionalRequirements.cfm

 

[Jensbetty]

Thankyou I will grab some vitamin b3 tomorrow hopefully that helps

 

[Jensbetty]

One of her feet has started to swell up now any ideas ?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I don't know. Any pictures?
I know if they don't get sufficient niacin in a timely manner, the damage may not be reversible.

 

[Jensbetty]

It’s the middle toe that’s swelling up he/she is on brewers years and niacin I do have vitamin e aswell which I was going to start using aswell
Eating and drinking well pooping a lot I will upload a photo now

 

[Jensbetty]

 

[Jensbetty]

She sort of shuffles along on her belly she’s been separated from the rest