Ducklings with slight spraddle legs - should I correct?

[DuckyDucklings]

Hi, your advice please - I've two ducklings, just a day old, both with slightly spraddled legs. They walk fine, though are both fairly weak still and wobbly. Should I do the bandaid treatment or is this something that will right itself/they'll be fine? Their legs go out approx 30 degrees.

Would really welcome some feedback, thanks.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hi, your advice please - I've two ducklings, just a day old, both with slightly spraddled legs. They walk fine, though are both fairly weak still and wobbly. Should I do the bandaid treatment or is this something that will right itself/they'll be fine? Their legs go out approx 30 degrees.
Would really welcome some feedback, thanks.

Make sure they are on bedding that isn't slippery like paper or walking on slick floors, it can make it worse. I think I'd try to correct it while they are still tiny. And

also i haven't ever had to deal with this issue so hopefully someone with more experience will chime in, but I am just thinking if they were mine I'd try to correct it.

 

[DuckyDucklings]

Thanks for the advice Miss Lydia, I did the bandaid thingys on them both. One is doing fine, the other's fell off but he's getting around ok. They both were, maybe I didn't need to do it. Hopefully I've done the right thing.

Thanks again, Jane

 

[countrybuffs]

I don't have any experience with this, but you should look up Niacin requirements for ducklings, they may need a supplement.

 

[DuckyDucklings]

Thanks for the advice. I'll get on to that, Jane