Ducklings Legs are bowed out what do I do?

[Miss Lydia]

I still think your best option to help his/her is to go to TSC and get the liquid B complex Durvet is usually the brand they keep. We have seen great results from it. Also you can try a hobble to help keep his legs in proper alignment.
Go to this link and scroll down till you see a chick in hobbles this works for ducklings too.
http://www.poultrypedia.com/poultry-podiatry
@ruthhope gave the dose for the liquid B complex.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I feel absolutely horrible!

I know it's awful to see them like this but hopefully, you can get it taken care of. Just so you know niacin deficiency can kill them if left untreated.

 

[Miss Lydia]

@CoriM can give you info on how well hobbling will do when used.

 

[CoriM]

I absolutely agree with Miss Lydia, start her on liquid vitamin B complex ASAP - that can make a difference, some ducklings just need extra. I hobbled my duckling with splay leg using 1 inch vet wrap - or that stretchy first aid tape that sticks only to itself. Put a tiny band of it around each leg, then hold the ducklings legs in proper position (get someone to help) and make a band around the legs together so they don't splay out. Her feathers look odd - did she just have a bath or something?

 

[wasna]

@CoriM @Miss Lydia

How long has this been going on?What are you feeding and have you been using any form of niacin which is very important?

My choice of words were also bad. Not an injury its definitely a deformity She's had a "limp" ever since I got her from Metzer. Its became more apparent over time.

I still think your best option to help his/her is to go to TSC and get the liquid B complex Durvet is usually the brand they keep.

I absolutely agree with Miss Lydia, start her on liquid vitamin B complex ASAP - that can make a difference, some ducklings just need extra.

Ordered that exact brand. I definitely will try that and if she doesn't seem to get better I will start hobble methods. I separated her and she can walk to get water and food so that alone seemed to help. I will absolutely update you guys on any updates. Thank you so much for your response and guidance.

Her feathers look odd - did she just have a bath or something?

Yes and right she had another nice warm bath

 

[CoriM]

That's sad, but it sounds like you're doing a great job with her. I would say the earlier you do hobbles, the better outcome since their legs are developing so quickly. It's really actually pretty easy to do and doesn't hurt the bird at all. Also, she might be in distress if she's all alone - maybe you could put a little buddy in with her so she has another duckling for companionship - they don't do well isolated. It's great to give her brief periods of swim therapy - probably no longer than 15 minutes, and then just make sure she gets dried off and warmed up right away. Nice job on everything you're doing!