Ducklings feet niacin issue

[Mjwj0624]

I need help with my ducks feet.

I recently got 3 ducks from TSC. One duck had a weird walk and it’s feet where slightly turned in. At first didn’t think it was an issue because we figured we would’ve been told about an issue, or even the possibility of one. Well obviously didn’t.

Eitherway, after a no more then 5 days after getting them I could tell it had to be something then I learned about the tendon or niacin issue. It didn’t seem to be the tendon based on what i was reading.

So I started putting b-supplements in the water and after about 4 days it didn’t seem to be helping so I switched to brewers yeast in there food about 3days ago.

I know it’s may still be too soon, but I am just looking for guidance. If anyone has had this happen and what it looked like over time; did anyone have to put a brace of some sort and how; or whatever info anyone can provide!

thank you

 

[pekincochin12]

I'm not an expert, but these issues tend to be hard to correct once they start. Certainly keep with adding vitamin B to their diet. Swimming sessions may also help, but must be supervised to avoid accidental drowning. Swimming lets them use their legs in the way they were designed, and can strengthen muscles while allowing them to take weight off of their legs. Good luck!