Jumbo Pekin duckling has trouble walking

[CoriM]

I started the liquid B complex last night. Can I give it twice a day? Are there worries about overdosing? I hope this corrects the problem, but I'm worried she's already had a week and a half where the legs are splaying a bit. I hope there isn't permanent damage! Thanks all for the advice. I will keep you updated.

 

[CoriM]

Never mind, I just read that overdosing isn't a worry as they will only absorb what they need.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They will pee out what they don't need. Yes 2X a day will be fine. She's a big girl.

also read this it explains about hobbles. Keep her in a small area and put on hobbles to keep her legs in proper alignment. No swimming water while hobbled. Hopefully that and the B complex will start working quick.

https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

 

[CoriM]

I have been dosing with vitamin B complex and also have made hobbles with some first-aid athletic wrap. I'll let you know the outcome.

 

[quackiemama]

Best wishes! I am glad you are a good duck parent! They sometimes just need our help.

 

[CoriM]

I wanted to give an update on my jumbo Pekin, Puddles. We started all the ducklings on vitamin b complex and I am dosing their water and food a few times a day in hopes that they each get enough. We made a hobbles with elastic first aid tape and I can not rave enough about how easy and perfect it is for the job. She is not bothered by it and it even stays on during swims. She is doing so much better!! She easily stands up now and walks a lot more!! She can even preen herself while standing which was never possible before. My husband and I just keep exclaiming over the amazing turnaround! Leaving the hobbles on for a couple more weeks to make sure we’re still on the right road, but we’re so happy with her progress!

 

[casportpony]

So happy for you, thanks for the update!

 

[quackiemama]

Yay

 

[Miss Lydia]

That is great news!! Very happy to hear how much better Puddles is doing!!!

 

[CoriM]

Thank YOU to all who suggested the liquid vitamin B and poultry pediatrics. I would love to spread the word about how helpful the elastic athletic wrap was. Metzer Hatchery suggested twine, which I don't think would have worked at all!