Duckling Niacin Deficiency?

[EJPedrazzi]

Thank you so much for this. This is how I've set her up with her hobbles and correction shoes. The shoes are made of a yogurt pot lid so a light plastic with surgical tape around. She doesn't seem thrilled with her situation, but hopefully a few days of pain will be a whole lifetime of gain!

 

[jdywntr]

Looks good. If she isn't able to walk (if she tries) with the hobble, you may want to make it a little longer.

I honestly have never had to do either of these things. I have read about many that have done them and they worked. Keep an eye on her. Make sure she is comfy and safe (can't tip into waterer etc).

Keep us updated.

 

[EJPedrazzi]

Thank you, I'll keep you posted. She can't walk but when she sits she's comfortable. I keep checking on her - taking her to food and water, back to her 'bed' etc and I'll do this as long as she has the leg braces and correction shoes on! Bless her little self, I'm really hoping this all works.

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry here is another site which gicves ideas on leg problems, scroll down till you come to it. I have to say you are sure dedicated to helping your lil one I sure hope it helps.

 

[jdywntr]

https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry here is another site which gicves ideas on leg problems, scroll down till you come to it. I have to say you are sure dedicated to helping your lil one I sure hope it helps.

Thats the one I was hoping to find. I knew you'd posted it before but I couldn't find it.

 

[duckins]

I'm sorry your going threw this but i have to say her shoes and braces are so cute she's an adorable little lady.

 

[EJPedrazzi]

Update: Hazel is getting used to the hobbles (not so much the shoes, I've taken those off for now) and has had a few good 'stands' today. I support her body in the correct standing position (when I do so, her little feet splay out properly, hence why I've taken the shoes off for now - she was really struggling with them), I hold her in position while she wobbles about and gets her balance then she's able to hold it for a second or two. Not huge progress, but it's only been one day and we're taking baby steps right now..... literally!

Thank you for the poultrypedia link - very informative. I understand that she's retraining her brain to be able to walk properly again so hopefully with the right nutrition and rehab therapy she'll be walking on her own again in no time!!

 

[Amiga]

Proud of you both!

 

[EJPedrazzi]

Me too! Lol. Thank you.....

 

[Amiga]

I was wondering . . . do you have a timer so that Hazel's eating every N number of minutes, or how do you organize her schedule so she's eating enough? I am sure you do, just hope you don't mind my asking.