Duckling shaking and huffing

[anonymous7432]

So my Black Swedish duckling has been shaking for around a week now, and I have just noticed that she's been huffing and panting a lot. I am thinking it's niacin deficiency or dehydration, but I am not sure. She has lots of access to water and aware of where it is but still seems dehydrated, and some of her feathers get wet when swimming around.
Adding on to this... She usually needs to sit down because she can't hold herself up.. Please someone tell me somehow to help my duckling. Thank you

 

[Canadian Wind]

I would definitely get her on extra niacin and vitamin B complex.

What are you currently feeding? Do you have any pictures or videos?

 

[anonymous7432]

I would definitely get her on extra niacin and vitamin B complex.

What are you currently feeding? Do you have any pictures or videos?

I'm currently feeding with Purina Duck Pellets (which i think has enough niacin in it) with some veggies or mealworms time to time. Should I add in more seeds with niacin in it? I forgot to mention shes almost an adult, and I think since she's still growing you're probably right.

 

[Canadian Wind]

I'm currently feeding with Purina Duck Pellets (which i think has enough niacin in it) with some veggies or mealworms time to time. Should I add in more seeds with niacin in it? I forgot to mention shes almost an adult, and I think since she's still growing you're probably right.

If there is some sort of 'grower' ration, I would switch to that instead of adult food. I don't know the Purina brand since we don't have it here that I know of (yes, we do have Purina, but just the dog and cat stuff). Ugh, my memory is terrible... @Quatie what's that vitamin B stuff you use?

 

[Quatie]

Sorry to hear about your duck. Do you have a picture of your brooder set up? And can you post a video of the behavior? You will need to upload the video to another site like YouTube or Vimeo first before posting it here.

Vitamin b complex is used for niacin deficiency. You can get it at TSC. It says injectable, but you can just administer it orally. Some people put 1ml over a treat they will gobble up. I prefer to syringe it so know they get the proper dose.

 

[Quatie]

@anonymous7432 how is your duck doing?