Help! How much to supplement a Niacin deficient duck

[casportpony]

Thanks for this, I’ll have a read through. Hopefully it will help me understand more!

it says
"Products labelled as "no-flush" niacin generally contain no nicotinic acid. "

 

[Cayuga momma]

That’s really super of you. Thank you! I’ve ordered it so hopefully it will come tomorrow. How would you normally give this to your ducks?

If you don't feel comfortable syringing into their mouths (they could aspirate) then you can put it on piece of bread or some other treat she will eat

 

[casportpony]

Thanks for all your help. From you advice earlier, should I give this to the duck twice a day then?

If you want to use that instead as I outlined with the tablets, give ~10 ml (2 teaspoons) orally or on treat 2-3 times a day and put 2 teaspoons per pound of food on their regular feed.

 

[vanna_naomi]

That contains 70 mg niacin per 15 ml (one tablespoon).
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I think I’ll try to do three times a day at 10ml as you originally suggested - it would be circa 46.7 mg of niacin per dose.

 

[casportpony]

I think I’ll try to do three times a day at 10ml as you originally suggested - it would be circa 46.7 mg of niacin per dose.

Yes, I think that's about right. Seems like you're good at math, so compare the total number of niacin mg of the liquid vs the tablets. I haven't checked, but I think the tablets are better hang for the buck. Though it I were buying it, I would probably get both.

 

[chickens really]

Feeding Indian runner/ mallard cross with wet chick crumbs and think it may have developed a niacin deficiency. Purchased some human supplement tablets but confused at how much the duck needs in its food/water. Duck is approximately three weeks old. I’ve also took a picture of the supplement label.

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Thank you.

Why not buy an all flock feed and start adding appropriate veggies to the diet?

 

[vanna_naomi]

Yes, I think that's about right. Seems like you're good at math, so compare the total number of niacin mg of the liquid vs the tablets. I haven't checked, but I think the tablets are better hang for the buck. Though it I were buying it, I would probably get both.

Yeah, I’ve ordered both too just in case the duck didn’t take to the liquid kind. Bang for buck wise the pills are a lot my cost effective - I’m more focussed on getting the duck better though!

 

[casportpony]

Yeah, I’ve ordered both too just in case the duck didn’t take to the liquid kind. Bang for buck wise the pills are a lot my cost effective - I’m more focussed on getting the duck better though!

I hope this works for you.

 

[vanna_naomi]

Why not buy an all flock feed and start adding appropriate veggies to the diet?

The duck has been transitioned to proper duck food. It started on chick crumbs because I already had them for the chickens and hadn’t experienced this problem with free ranging ducklings before. Duck has been given veggies but it isn’t particularly interested.

 

[vanna_naomi]

I hope this works for you.

Thanks!!