Duckling neck is tilted

[Petroschickens]

I don’t believe it is wry neck, I could be wrong. She is eating fine, swims, she acts completely normal besides this. Is there something I could do?

https://vimeo.com/user115033927/review/416567638/b298c36681

 

[Isaac 0]

The video didn't load for me.

 

[Petroschickens]

Can’t seem to send a video

 

[Isaac 0]

How often does she do this, and is she showing any other problems? What are you feeding?

 

[Petroschickens]

she always has her head tilted. besides that she has no other problems that I noticed

 

[Isaac 0]

she always has her head tilted. besides that she has no other problems that I noticed

To me, It looks like stargazing, where the bird's head will be tilted towards the sky, after a few days/weeks the severity may worsen and the bird may be unable to support its head, and may have trouble keeping steady. Various things may cause stargazing, but the most common causes seem to be either a deficiency in thiamine(B1), vitamin E, or neurological damage. If you are feeding Medicated Chick starter feed, that may contribute as the feed contains amprolium that decrease's proper thiamine absorption. If you are I would suggest feeding an All Flock type feed or a feed formulated for ducklings. As far as treatment goes, I would start her on B complex in conjunction with Vitamin E human soft gels capsules.

You can read this for more information,

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/thiamine-deficiency-in-waterfowl.75690/

 

[Petroschickens]

To me, It looks like stargazing, where the bird's head will be tilted towards the sky, after a few days/weeks the severity may worsen and the bird may be unable to support its head, and may have trouble keeping steady. Various things may cause stargazing, but the most common causes seem to be either a deficiency in thiamine(B1), vitamin E, or neurological damage. If you are feeding Medicated Chick starter feed, that may contribute as the feed contains amprolium that decrease's proper thiamine absorption. If you are I would suggest feeding an All Flock type feed or a feed formulated for ducklings. As far as treatment goes, I would start her on B complex in conjunction with Vitamin E human soft gels capsules.

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You can read this for more information,

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/thiamine-deficiency-in-waterfowl.75690/

ok thank you, they get a feed for ducklings now so ill try the vitamin B and E capsules

 

[DuckyDonna]

This is the B-complex you need to get. It's the best and from Tractor Supply for $16.99. It's the same thing just different labels

 

[Petroschickens]

This is the B-complex you need to get. It's the best and from Tractor Supply for $16.99. It's the same thing just different labels
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does this need to be injected or oral injection?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Orally. Please read the information @Isaac 0 gave you in post #6