Mature duck niacin deficiency

[ariri30]

How can you tell if they are getting a infection?

If you look at the pictures you can see the black scab on his “knees” that’s how I know https://www.backyardchickens.com/attachments/48cd847e-13cf-403e-b667-b03513f87c55-png.2422012/

 

[Isaac 0]

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

The best way to deal with wet feather is to make a routine that the duck gets in water daily. If it's cold, and hypothermia becomes concern just mist the feathers.

Here is some great info on dealing with wet feather :

http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/artwetfeather2.htm

 

[Pekin duck mom]

Ok thank you! Here is what I use...I give one per day in lucky's water but it doesn't dissolve. What should I do? It's 500mg

 

[Pekin duck mom]

What should I do if he develops an eye infection. And what should I do to prevent one?

 

[Isaac 0]

Ok thank you! Here is what I use...I give one per day in lucky's water but it doesn't dissolve. What should I do? It's 500mg

What should I do if he develops an eye infection. And what should I do to prevent one?

The niacin capsules you have are actually flush-free and do not absorb into the bird's system very well/at all. I would get plain niacin capsules, divide it into a quarter, and add that to her feed every few days.

Sticky eye can be caused by several things, but with your duck it's likely due to her not cleaning/ dunking her head in water often, so as I mentioned earlier, to prevent that make sure she's getting in water often. If sticky eye does develop, flush the eye with some saline, wipe off any gunk with a damp towel, and repeat as needed. If it gets worse, you may use Terramycin which is an ophthalmic ointment that has broad-spectrum coverage against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

 

[Pekin duck mom]

Idk where else to get niacin. Any ideas?

 

[Pekin duck mom]

I got it at walmart

 

[Pekin duck mom]

When I get home, I'm gonna send a close up of lucky's eye. Idk if it's infected. Probably not but better safe than sorry.

 

[Isaac 0]

Idk where else to get niacin. Any ideas?

Online, pharmacy, or your grocery store.

 

[Pekin duck mom]

So i have a few more questions..


Should I keep her isolated from the rest of the flock? I did for a week or so but I read (and I don't know if it's true but wanted to ask ifor out had heard of this) that when they are with their flock, they are more determined to live. For his buddies. Like I said, idk if that's true but that's what I've heard. Sounds a little silly to me but I wasn't sure. And since they weren't hurting him so I figured it wouldn't hurt to try....

Also, are you sure i should buy a different kind of niacin? Or should I just get that vitamin B3 supplement? Which is better? Can you send the link to the B3 you usually get?

And could you send me the link to the Terramycin you recommend and also what is saline?

And is bumble foot common when ducks have vitamin deficiency? Lucky doesn't have it but I've heard it's serious.

What can I do to prevent that and how would I treat it? Also does a Epsom salt bath help with niacin defficent ducks? And if so, how do I keep him from drinking it cause I know it's not safe.

He likes the heat lamp and I turn it on when he gets out of the bath because it's cold but is that what I should be doing?

She normally squeaks like a male normally would but is Lucky just a male or is it due to being weak? He opens his mouth and it is open for about a second and a half before any sound comes out. Is that normal for niacin deficient ducks or is something else up?

He acts kinda sick, do niacin deficient ducks typically act sick or are they just pigeon-toed?

I give them Dumor all flock pellets. Is that okay? Or should I be giving them full blown duck food?

My biggest question is do ducks typically make it over niacin defficentcy? Do you think Lucky will? And will his feet ever be normal again? Will any medicine help to do that? I'm really worried....


PS:I'm sorry I kept switching back and forth calling it him in places and her in others. I honestly don't know which it is! So...that leads to my final question....

How do you tell? I have heard that females usually honk while males squeak more often than not.

It took me an hour to write this! Lol.