Help!

[Anh]

I noticed today that my Indian runner has been falling over to one side or the other. I checked his feet, nothing seem wrong with them. He’s fine in water, just not walking or standing. Any idea what could be causing this??

 

[ruthhope]

Hi @Anh how old is your runner? Any history of trauma or niacin deficiency? Are your other ducks unaffected?

 

[CoriM]

Can you give more information - what is his diet? What about the rest of the flock?

 

[Anh]

Hi @Anh how old is your runner? Any history of trauma or niacin deficiency? Are your other ducks unaffected?

I’m not sure how old he is. Got him from an auction. I felt horrible for him being slung around in a cage. Don’t really know his history. Other duck is just fine

 

[CoriM]

Is he getting any better? Can you baby him - give him rooster booster, some vitamin B complex, and make sure he's getting quality food that he'll eat?

 

[ruthhope]

I’m not sure how old he is. Got him from an auction. I felt horrible for him being slung around in a cage. Don’t really know his history. Other duck is just fine

@Anh Thank you for taking care of this boy. Please follow @Cori's suggestions and mollycoddle him. Maybe bring him into the house to keep him safe while giving rooster booster vitamins in his water and durvet high level Vit B compound (1 ml orally each day. Give him the durvet soaked into a treat and watch to make sure he eats it.

With an unknown history, there isn't much more to do. Please keep us updated on his progress