HELP!!! Waddles won't waddle!

[easttxchick]

I know nothing about ducks, but if these symptoms were in my chicken I would offer her liquid vitamins in water by dropper. Poly-vi-sol is liquid vitamins at the drugstore, dilute with water and offer by dropper by allowing a drop to touch the side of the bill and the duck should take it in. Neurological symptoms can often present as vitamin deficiencies.

Agree. Vitamins and electrolytes are always a good first step.
Niacin deficiency is a possibility. Do you supplement his feed with kelp or brewers yeast?

 

[RedIII]

I think I saw in the OP that they have tried giving him some Brewer's Yeast. Just curious, what is it that the yeast does for them? (Not being critical or anything. I really don't know and want to learn)

 

[tigger122171]

The brewers yeast has vitamins, and niacin in it....I have also given vita e and tonight got some poultry nutri-drench from Tractor Supply. He is doing ok other than not being able to use his legs. He laysd here in the living room at night with us for the socialization. At night we put him in a cage in the downstairs bathroom ....(with a small heater to keep him warm) He isn't any worse...so to speak but the legs are still limp.

 

[RedIII]

You know, it almost makes me wonder if he hurt his back somehow. I can't imagine how a duck would do that, but I have seen it with dogs who slip a disc and then lose the use of their hind legs. It's far fetched, but it's just a thought. You said he's pretty young, so I doubt that's it, but I still had to voice it

 

[tigger122171]

LOL IDK. I know I originally bought these ducks for food (raise them to breed for food) but, I cant see putting him down if it is something that can be cured. Daughter and I cleaned him really good today.....he is all clean and ready for "bed" now. Trying all of the suggestions of all y'all just hoping it works.

 

[RedIII]

Ah you know what? I was thinking about it some more, and I don't think it would be his back, after all. You said he could still wave his legs around when you were carrying him, he just couldn't stand on them. I hope he gets better soon! I'll try to stop throwing worthless advice your way, lol!

 

[tigger122171]

LOL hahaha. He is such a goofy fella. Wish he would get better faster.