Help...Pekins still having leg problems

[dpingtrich352]

I’m at my wits end here...I don’t know what to do for my pekins, we now have 2 going on 3-5 that won’t be able to walk soon. It breaks my heart so bad and I feel so bad for them. I let them swim in warm water a couple of times and day, and they have been getting vitamin B. I’ve also been putting brewers yeast in their food. I’ve given them fresh vegetables as well. The one seems to be getting a bit stronger but still can’t keep her feet uncrossed. We’ve tried taping stuff to the bottom of her feet and put something in between her legs. Please can anyone help.

 

[casportpony]

I’m at my wits end here...I don’t know what to do for my pekins, we now have 2 going on 3-5 that won’t be able to walk soon. It breaks my heart so bad and I feel so bad for them. I let them swim in warm water a couple of times and day, and they have been getting vitamin B. I’ve also been putting brewers yeast in their food. I’ve given them fresh vegetables as well. The one seems to be getting a bit stronger but still can’t keep her feet uncrossed. We’ve tried taking stuff to the bottom and put something in between her legs. Please can anyone help.

Can you take them to a vet?

 

[dpingtrich352]

Can you take them to a vet?

Every place we’ve called don’t treat ducks. It’s only happening to the pekins, our mallards, khaki cambells, Cayuga and blue swedish all are doing great... So it basically the last few we got from tractor supply.

 

[casportpony]

Every place we’ve called don’t treat ducks. It’s only happening to the pekins, our mallards, khaki cambells, Cayuga and blue swedish all are doing great... So it basically the last few we got from tractor supply.

What are you feeding and what vitamin b are you giving?

 

[dpingtrich352]

This is what we bought and have been giving them.

 

[casportpony]

This is what we bought and have been giving them.

I don't think the meat bird has enough niacin, so I would go get some Purina Flock Raiser.

How much of the b vitamins are you giving?

 

[dpingtrich352]

We give the ones with the crossed feet 2 teaspoons a day. They also have Brewers Yeast in their food as well.

 

[dpingtrich352]

I don't think the meat bird has enough niacin, so I would go get some Purina Flock Raiser.

How much of the b vitamins are you giving?

They haven’t had but maybe a 1/2 of that brand, we were feeding them country lane meatbird 22% but they were out of that brand.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Flock raiser has 50 or 55ppm of niacin (right now my brain isn't ecalling the exact amount without checking) so, it would be beneficial to your ducks with the added b supplements and niacin. Pekins are heavy birds so need more niacin to support their weight. Flock raiser can be used with all poultry too. So, that is a bonus.

 

[casportpony]

Are you giving the b vitamins orally, as in down the throat?