Ducklings leg is weird. Can’t walk

[EmmaGRS]

Hello, I hatched a duckling yesterday and it’s leg is like stuck to its side. It’s not stuck per se, but he’s unable to stretch it out. He is healthy and he’s moving fine, just can’t walk very well. I think it could be because he was inside the egg for too long or something similar. I had to help him hatch, (I’ve done this before and I’m able to tell when they need help and when they don’t) and he seemed fine. I just put him outside with my other ducklings (unfortunately they’re much bigger, but I’ll be checking on him often just in case) and he was okay. I just need suggestions on what I should do, I’m hoping it’ll stretch out with time but just in case it doesn’t I thought I’d take it here. Here’s an image.

(UPDATE)
I’ve brought him inside, he’s doing well. I got some electrolyte supplements to put in his water. And I’ve ordered brewers yeast. He’s doing pretty well, he hops around on his one good leg. It has to do with the joint on his leg, he can’t move it. I’m hoping the vitamines Im putting him on will help.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Community!

Hopefully some duck experts will come and help you.....but i recommend you post your concern in the Emergency forum or Duck forum.
Best of luck with your sweet duckling!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Have you offered niacin supplementation?

 

[EmmaGRS]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Community!

Hopefully some duck experts will come and help you.....but i recommend you post your concern in the Emergency forum or Duck forum.
Best of luck with your sweet duckling!

Thank you I will do that!!

 

[EmmaGRS]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Have you offered niacin supplementation?

Thank you! And no I have not yet, as it is not even 24 hours old yet. If it hasn’t straightened out in a few days, I will try that.

 

[DobieLover]

Thank you! And no I have not yet, as it is not even 24 hours old yet. If it hasn’t straightened out in a few days, I will try that.

I would try that now.

 

[EmmaGRS]

I would try that now.

I’m new to the concept, I’ve never tried it before on other ducklings, I just don’t know if it’s leg is because of niacin deficiency, considering it being less than a day old, and hatching like that. I still want to give it at least a day and see if it straightens out, since I just put it in the brooder. I will try it if it’s still crooked in a while. Thank you!

 

[N F C]

Here's a link to the duck forum in case you need it: Ducks I would think the sooner you can get it straightened out (if possible), the better. Hopefully the duck experts can help you out.

Best wishes!

 

[featherhead007]

And ducks

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with the duckling.