Lethargic duckling

[Jackrat]

our three week old call duckling has become lethargic and when she stands her legs start splaying outward despite being on ridged cardboard . She is walking stiffly with her toes pointing in . Picture not very clear She doesn’t look very happy with herself any suggestions??

 

[sourland]

Do an on site search on 'Niacin supplementation'. Good luck in resolving this.

 

[citymeetscountry]

I agree with PP search niacin deficiency.

What have you been feeding the duckling?

Do you have other ducklings with her?

 

[Jackrat]

She’s with three little ones who are a week younger than her and are fine They’re fed chick crumb and finely chopped lettuce . Tried other stuff but they don’t eat it

 

[citymeetscountry]

She’s with three little ones who are a week younger than her and are fine They’re fed chick crumb and finely chopped lettuce . Tried other stuff but they don’t eat it

Since you’re feeding chick crumble it is most likely niacin deficiency. They need more niacin. You either need to get them on duck feed, supplement (add nutritional yeast to feed) or see about getting niacin supplement (b complex)