HELP! EMERGENCY! Duck can’t stand and walk

[FenrisMau]

No she doesn’t get grit and I’m not quite sure about the niacin. Sorry it’s my first time having a duck, i don’t have a lot of experience. I have another 4 ducks to, do i have to add niacin supplements to their food?? I will look at the duck feed once I get home and update with you

If she stays on dirt all the time she wil get grit from eating dirt. If not, you can get chicken grit online and add to her food.

 

[nuthatched]

If she stays on dirt all the time she wil get grit from eating dirt. If not, you can get chicken grit online and add to her food.

Grit should be provided seperate from food, not mixed it. It's possible to gorge and get impacted.

 

[FenrisMau]

Grit should be provided seperate from food, not mixed it. It's possible to gorge and get impacted.

I didnt know this, thanks!

 

[Duckie28]

Grit helps birds digest their food. It depends on their food if you have to add niacin, but I'm pretty sure she needs it now.

I just ordered this. Is it the one I should be using? Do you know the dosage and if it should be taken orally?

 

[FenrisMau]

I just ordered this. Is it the one I should be using? Do you know the dosage and if it should be taken orally?

During treatment, 1 mg daily. The top is made for a needle, I usually just get a needle syringe and put it on a piece of food, such as small piece of watermelon, and they eat it right up. You don't want to put it in the water because the duck won't get the proper dosage.

 

[nuthatched]

I just ordered this. Is it the one I should be using? Do you know the dosage and if it should be taken orally?

Yes, it can be taken orally.
Here's some information, note ruthhopes posts.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/cayuga-ducks-dying-help.1647750/page-2#post-28231463