Mature duck niacin deficiency

[ariri30]

It does look like a vitamin deficiency. It’s common in pekin ducks because they are so big. Get the liquid vitamin b complex and you will see improvement very quickly and plus giving him vitamins won’t hurt him
Sorry about him. Do it as soon as possible. I hope @Miss Lydia can see this and help you

 

[Isaac 0]

It's likely your duck has a niacin deficiency, and you just didn't notice the signs early on. It is possible it could be a deformity, like varus-valgus, but it's impossible to tell over the internet. Regardless of the fact, if the bird has had her legs like this for a while, I can speak from my own experience and many others that her bones are likely too hard and set in place to be corrected at this point without dramatic measures like surgery.

The sticky eye you're seeing in his eyes is due to inactivity directly correlated to him not getting around much because of his leg problem. If environmental needs are not satisfied you will begin to see sores developing on the hock area due to excessive pressue, after some time, bacteria will flush in and he will have a bone infection, which is hard to treat. What you might also see come on is wet feather, the inability for her to repel water.

The chances of the conditions mentioned can be greatly reduced by making sure she gets in deep water at least once a day, and misting her feathers often when she's not in water to encourage preening habits. When she is not in water, to prevent sore from developing, keep her on soft padded grounds, that allow cushioning to her feet.

Vitamin supplementation may also be helpful, but it's likely it won't resolve her problem. She needs B3 (niacin) not B12. You can get 500mg niacin capsules and dissolve one in ten gallons every few days, or get Cattle B complex, and give her 1ml a day, over treats, or orally. Flax seeds may help with her legs, and if swelling ever becomes a concern which it often does. An Epsom salt bath may be useful.

 

[ariri30]

My duck baby I got him at a few months old from a person that knew even less than me about ducks. The poor duck was in such a bad shape and came to me with legs issues. He told me he was feeding them seeds because he didn’t believe they needed comercial feed. It was really Heartbreaking After supplementing B complex a couple of times a week he walks a little but sits most of the time. I have to keep an eye on his hocks to look out for the start of infection and treat it right away.
good luck with your duck

 

[ariri30]

Here are some pictures of how I got him. Now he looks like a different

 

[ariri30]

Thank you @Isaac 0
You are very acknowledgeable and great advices. It’s always helpful to know more so we can help our feathered friends that needs us so much

 

[Pekin duck mom]

Yes! @Isaac 0
You have been so helpful! I don't even know how to begin to thank you! I have been obsessing over this for quite some time and now I finally know what to do! You are so smart! Your ducks must be very happy to have you as their mother! You sound like you have a degree in poultry knowledge! I will send update pictures to you as Lucky improves! Thank you so much for helping me!

 

[Pekin duck mom]

I have spring Valley niacin. Is that the same thing? Thats what i have been giving him. He actually had wet feather a couple of weeks ago and he finally got over it. I gave him a bath in dawn soap, while being extremely careful making sure he didn't drink any of the water and then I blow dried him off. He's fine as far as that goes

 

[Isaac 0]

Yes! @Isaac 0
You have been so helpful! I don't even know how to begin to thank you! I have been obsessing over this for quite some time and now I finally know what to do! You are so smart! Your ducks must be very happy to have you as their mother! You sound like you have a degree in poultry knowledge! I will send update pictures to you as Lucky improves! Thank you so much for helping me!

Please do keep us posted, I hope she starts to see improvement soon.

I have spring Valley niacin. Is that the same thing? Thats what i have been giving him. He actually had wet feather a couple of weeks ago and he finally got over it. I gave him a bath in dawn soap, while being extremely careful making sure he didn't drink any of the water and then I blow dried him off. He's fine as far as that goes

Do you have a picture of the niacin brand? As long as the bottle has a decent amount of niacin content, over 100mg, and the bottle is plain, and not flush free, time-released, that will work. Dawn soap works for correcting wet feathers, but it's best only done once, as it really strips all the naturals oils off.

 

[Pekin duck mom]

My duck baby I got him at a few months old from a person that knew even less than me about ducks. The poor duck was in such a bad shape and came to me with legs issues. He told me he was feeding them seeds because he didn’t believe they needed comercial feed. It was really Heartbreaking After supplementing B complex a couple of times a week he walks a little but sits most of the time. I have to keep an eye on his hocks to look out for the start of infection and treat it right away.
good luck with your duck

How can you tell if they are getting a infection?

 

[Pekin duck mom]

Please do keep us posted, I hope she starts to see improvement soon.





Do you have a picture of the niacin brand? As long as the bottle has a decent amount of niacin content, over 100mg, and the bottle is plain, and not flush free, time-released, that will work. Dawn soap works for correcting wet feathers, but it's best only done once, as it really strips all the naturals oils off.

OK thank you! I hope that she does too! I will try to get a picture. I have only used the soap once but in case it happens again, what should I use?