How to give ducklings niacin

[KenjiQuacker]

There are various ways to supplement niacin; nutritional yeast, Cattle B complex Injectable, and plain niacin capsules are a few and are easy to obtain. Preferably, one would administer the medications via feed, treats, or direct oral administration. Putting such products in the bird's water may make them drink less, and since ducks spill so much water, they may not get enough niacin.

Yeah I've heard of the nutritional yeast working, but I've never heard of cattle B complex, so I'll definitely look into that! I'll probably give them the niacin through their food. Thanks for the advice on not putting it in their water

 

[Stoney Meadow Maple]

Following the advice ingot on here I had the best luck mixing it with smushed peas. They went wild for it and it all got consumed while I could supervise.

 

[KenjiQuacker]

Following the advice ingot on here I had the best luck mixing it with smushed peas. They went wild for it and it all got consumed while I could supervise.

I'm glad you figured out something that worked! I might try that too, it seems like a good way to get them to eat it.

 

[jladybug84]

There are various ways to supplement niacin; nutritional yeast, Cattle B complex Injectable, and plain niacin capsules are a few and are easy to obtain. Preferably, one would administer the medications via feed, treats, or direct oral administration. Putting such products in the bird's water may make them drink less, and since ducks spill so much water, they may not get enough niacin.

how much would you give of the b complex injectable as an oral supplement for goslings?

 

[Stoney Meadow Maple]

how much would you give of the b complex injectable as an oral supplement for goslings?

A duck is 1ml/day, they just pass on what they can’t use, I might go a little more if you are concerned… just speculation here, but you won’t be doing any harm.