Found abandoned duckling! Need advice please!

[Dougdilman]

I will take some pictures in a moment, her poopoo is fine shes pooping and everything looks fine. She just has some really bad balance, I just wish we knew what was really wrong with her. I watched a video that a little bit of Gatorade is good for energy so I have been giving her a little bit of Gatorade mixed with water.

in a new born, or near death situation it will work, the electrolytes and sugar is good for a boost in a survival sitiation, But over a couple days its way too much sodium and sugar. Same as any electrolyte

 

[Dougdilman]

I read back through but its alot for my small mind to take in! Are you feeding her a chick starter crumble?

Our feed store sells some starter crumble by the pound instead of having to buy 50 pounds for 1 baby

 

[Isaac 0]

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I will take some pictures in a moment, her poopoo is fine shes pooping and everything looks fine. She just has some really bad balance, I just wish we knew what was really wrong with her. I watched a video that a little bit of Gatorade is good for energy so I have been giving her a little bit of Gatorade mixed with water.

Gatorade is good for energy but it lacks vitamins which is whats she needs, Feed stores sell vitamins specifically designed for poultry. Sav-A Chick ,Rooster Booster and poultry Nutri-Dench are a few. I believe Sav-A-Chick is only around three bucks.

 

[Lilwolfie]

in a new born, or near death situation it will work, the electrolytes and sugar is good for a boost in a survival sitiation, But over a couple days its way too much sodium and sugar. Same as any electrolyte

Okay I wont give her anymore of that then, good thing it was really watered down

 

[Lilwolfie]

Okay I wont give her anymore of that then, good thing it was really watered down

Is there anything specific I should give her? I've been told Bcomplex but is there anything else?

 

[Isaac 0]

Is there anything specific I should give her? I've been told Bcomplex but is there anything else?

Rooster Booster/Poultry Nutridench has a fair amount of Vitamin B in it as well as other essential nutrients, I've saved a lot of near-death chicks with that stuff it works wonders.

 

[Lilwolfie]

I will take some pictures in a moment, her poopoo is fine shes pooping and everything looks fine. She just has some really bad balance, I just wish we knew what was really wrong with her. I watched a video that a little bit of Gatorade is good for energy so I have been giving her a little bit of Gatorade mixed with water.

 

[Lilwolfie]

Rooster Booster/Poultry Nutridench has a fair amount of Vitamin B in it as well as other essential nutrients, I've saved a lot of near-death chicks with that stuff it works wonders.

Okay, also she hasnt really moved her feet/toes, shes never really stretched her toes apart so I dont know what's full up with her

 

[2 many chickens]

Poly vi sol without iron is also good for helping weak duckling/chickens. She is lacking something, she should be up and moving by now.
Nutri Drench is good also.
Maybe the baby needs more Niacin? I would suggest Brewers Yeast but you said she isn't eating really. I mix BY in wet mash.

 

[Dougdilman]

I think it would be great if you got her in water deep enough for her to float freely and take a video focusing on her legs and feet. it might tell you if her legs are weak and functioning normaly or not
And the warm water will be soothing amd exercise wont hurt