Duckling not walking

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I have some ducklings that are almost 2 weeks old. All are doing very well but one who I found unable to stand and walk today. I keep seeing all this talk about niacin deficiencies and was wondering if this could be related. I am new to the duck world so am looking for any help out there.
 
What are they being fed?

Often, it is a niacin deficiency, and it is different for each duck . . . . some manage okay with lower niacin intake, others develop leg and nervous system problems.

You can get some niacin capsules, just plain niacin, not the no-flush or specialty kind. Put between 100 to 150 mg of niacin in a gallon of water, and make that available to the duckling. It should not harm the other ducklings.

Storey's Guide (if I recall correctly) states that ducklings need three times the niacin that chicks do.

Another option is to sprinkle a tablespoon of brewer's yeast on their food.

Time in a lukewarm tub of water deep enough to float in, with constant supervision, a few times a day may help muscles, too.
 

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