Is it a neurological problem?

[Shelb0116]

Hey! So I just got a baby duck from tractor supply that just arrived at the store today. It’s been isolated from the others because there’s something wrong with it. It runs in circles and never stops moving, it does this thing with his neck where it twitches all the way back to its body. I’m thinking it’s either a neurological problem or neck problem? I want to do the best I can to help him. What can I do to help it?

 

[nuthatched]

It could be niacin deficient.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/

 

[raingarden]

No offense, but I don;t understand going to the store and picking out the worst duckling or chick in the bunch to take home. It is inviting a heart ache.

 

[Shelb0116]

Because any animal, no matter what the case, deserves to be taken care of and at least given a decent life before it dies.

No offense, but I don;t understand going to the store and picking out the worst duckling or chick in the bunch to take home. It is inviting a heart ache.

 

[raingarden]

Because any animal, no matter what the case, deserves to be taken care of and at least given a decent life before it dies.

Who has the authority to decide what is, or is not, a decent life? We'll have to agree to disagree.on this.

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Shelb0116 can you get some infant vitamins without iron? give 1 drop just inside the bill 2X a day. And lets hope and pray the baby responds.
Bless you for caring enough to give this little duckling a chance.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Sending good wishes for your duckling's recovery!! I hope that your kindness in trying to help this poor creature is repaid.