Maybe a few days to a few weeks depends on the duckling, what kind of bedding are they on? any thing slick like newspaper can cause legs problems too. be sure when you get the niacin it's just plain niacin 100-150mg. and not time released of flush free. also about heat while your out why not pick up an thermometer so you can tell exactly what the temps are in your brooder, from hatch to 1 week temps at 90* each week there after drop by 5* you don't want big fluctuations in the temps in their brooder especially if you have one fighting something. and putting cold compress on a very young duckling may cause it to chill, I would just give it the niacin and see how the baby is in a few days. also stop the antibiotics, very young to be taking something like that. Can you give them a warm bath where they can be in for a few minutes may start at 5 mins, just enough water to top of legs where you can see if this baby can use it's legs at all? being sure not to let the water get cold and out of drafts, plus when you get them out dry off and right back under lamp. water therapy is an excellent way to build muscle and help with circulation,.forgot to say mix the niacin in a gal of water then add to their waterer.http://metzerfarms.blogspot.com/2011/03/are-my-ducklings-leg-problems-due-to.html
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