How to spot leg problems in Ducklings??

[nayeli]

I have two ducklings and I keep worrying that one of them is walking funny, it walks around quickly and from reading the threads I know I need to find some niacin or brewers yeast for both... but I want to make sure the one doesn't have a broken, dislocated, or otherwise messed up leg.

 

[Amiga]

Any chance of a video? They can be a bit awkward sometimes.

I also like to watch how they move their legs while floating in warm water.

 

[nayeli]

Of course! I was going to give them a bath today anyway because it seems to be getting worse.

 

[nayeli]

It looks worse today. I think she broke it the other day (she fell from the couch). =/

 

[nayeli]

I hope one of these helps.. These are my first ducklings and I have no clue what to do for her leg other than the niacin or brewers yeast.

 

[nayeli]

@Miss Lydia @Lacrystol ? Please help. These are my first ducklings... and I'll probably never do couch time again =(

 

[nayeli]

@Amiga
I have read your answer on another post. What other vitamins etc do you recommend and where can I get them? Also should I seperate this one from the rest?

 

[Speceider]

I do not believe it is niacin related. Looks more like Perosis. I would suggest upping the choline and upping the manganese, and possibly reducing the calcium (calcium binds manganese).

Clint

 

[Amiga]

Thank you, Speceider - there is a reference to perosis on this page https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

 

[nayeli]

I do not believe it is niacin related. Looks more like Perosis. I would suggest upping the choline and upping the manganese, and possibly reducing the calcium (calcium binds manganese).

Clint

How exactly do I up those two? Poultry Nutri-Drench?