Is this normal?

[timelord1020]

I have this muscovy duckling she's about 3 weeks on Monday but I've noticed that she stands with her feet far apart even in the water. Is this normal?

 

[lily7grace92]

It looks like she has spraddle leg.

 

[timelord1020]

It looks like she has spraddle leg.

Is there a way to fix it or should I leave it?

 

[Jpat]

Does she do it on the ground? It might be weak legs and the slippery pool makes it noticable


Eitherway Vitamin B complex from walmart in the pharmacy ilse is great for keeping growing ducklings strong

 

[lily7grace92]

It's something that sometimes happens in ducklings and chicks. I have heard that giving them B complex vitamins will help with leg problems

Is there a way to fix it or should I leave it?

You definitely shouldn't leave it as it will only get worse. You should give her B complex vitamins which will help with leg problems and make sure she's never standing on slippery footing for long periods of time. Some people have have to make braces for the chick or ducklings legs to help correct their legs. Has she had it for a while? If so it may be too late to fix. I'm no expert and I haven't had this problem yet, but this is what I would do.

 

[PirateGirl]

@Miss Lydia

 

[timelord1020]

She doesn't really walk with a wide stance except for maybe once in a blue moon. I don't think she had it when I got her I just noticed it today and when I pick her up she kind goes wide leg

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry
usually splayed leg happens pretty quick after hatch but if she has been doing it a while you might want to try hobbles for a few days this link will take you to information. also the luiquid b complex is another way to treat weakness in their legs so very important part of keeping ducklings strong especially if we feed them chick starter which doesn't have adequate niacin for water fowl