Ducklings leg is weird. Can’t walk

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[janiedoe]

Okay I will do that. I went to the feed store and didn’t see anything, but I ordered brewers yeast and I got electrolyte supplements for its water. Does brewers yeast contain niacin or should I buy it separately?

Brewers yeast does contain niacin. I hope all works out for him/her. Good luck!

 

[EmmaGRS]

Brewers yeast does contain niacin. I hope all works out for him/her. Good luck!

Okay good, thank you!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us! Good luck with your little duckling!

 

[Grandmas Coop]

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[DucksAreBest]

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[chickentrains]

Hi! Welcome to BYC!

 

[EmmaGRS]

Quick update. Duckling is doing fine, I’ve been putting Sav-A-Chick stuff in it’s water and brewers yeast in it’s food. Seems to be getting around fine and asks like the other ducklings, just can’t get around quickly and the leg is still the same. I did research and it seems as it could be a slipped tendon, but I just don’t know. Everywhere I’ve reached out I’ve either not gotten an answer or I’ve gotten an answer that’s not useful. I really did hope I could fix this ducklings leg. Healthy overall, just worried for his future health.

 

[swampfox440]

I think this is a problem that needs a hands on approach, if indeed it is a slipped tendon you would have a better chance if the bird was taken to a vet . Your other two options are to let it live it's life the way it is or cull the bird . This is only my opinion I am not trying to tell you what to do . Do only what you think is best . Good luck .

 

[EmmaGRS]

I think this is a problem that needs a hands on approach, if indeed it is a slipped tendon you would have a better chance if the bird was taken to a vet . Your other two options are to let it live it's life the way it is or cull the bird . This is only my opinion I am not trying to tell you what to do . Do only what you think is best . Good luck .

Thank you, I’ll see if anywhere near me looks at ducklings. Luckily it doesn’t seem to be in any pain, but I’ll consider anything that’s good for the duckling. Thanks!