Messed up leg

[CountyGirl12]

My duck's legs are messed up. They are slanted so bad they are almost touching the ground. It looks like he's laying down and just floating across the ground. Will his legs straighten up? Will he be ok? And he always falls and always steps of his feet when he walks.

 

[DucksAndGardens]

Sounds like a Niacin issue. You need to get him some niacin asap and possibly might need to start some physical therapy or build a brace for him to get his legs back on track.

 

[CountyGirl12]

What's niacin? And where can I get a leg brace?

 

[Amykins]

What's niacin? And where can I get a leg brace?

You're raising ducks yet you don't even know what their basic dietary requirements are? Oh, dear.....

First off, is he the only duck? Are you feeding him chick starter or legit duckling crumble? Niacin is a vitamin that ducklings need in order to develop properly. Otherwise they get a ducky equivalent of rickets and it can even lead to neurological damage. If you don't straighten this out quick he will not be able to walk or swim and will likely have to be put down.

 

[CountyGirl12]

You're raising ducks yet you don't even know what their basic dietary requirements are? Oh, dear.....

First off, is he the only duck? Are you feeding him chick starter or legit duckling crumble? Niacin is a vitamin that ducklings need in order to develop properly. Otherwise they get a ducky equivalent of rickets and it can even lead to neurological damage. If you don't straighten this out quick he will not be able to walk or swim and will likely have to be put down.

If your gonna be rude about it, then don't even answer my question, let someone else do it. And he can swim and yes I'm feedin them "legit" duck food and he's not the only duck, there is 2 others.

 

[18angovem]

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What is your duck food? Just making sure... Purina, mazuri, or what?

 

[18angovem]

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Can you post a pic? Niacin can be found in brewers yeast. Ducks do need it and it is not expensive. It can be found in the pharmacy dep. of most stores. Just sprinkle it over top. You should really listen to @amykins I don't believe she was trying to be mean. And she IS a vet assistant.

 

[Mrs.H]

I did not know about niacin when I got my first ducks, guess I got lucky and they had no issues. Bc I was feeding Chick feed bc you can't get "legit" duck food around here. I have found Purina Flock Raiser which does contain it, which is as close to duck feed as I can get. Brewers Yeast will work also. Good Luck and keep us updated

BTW it was a rude reply. There's no need to make people feel stupid on these forums, this isn't the first time I've seen such rude replies. That's what it is for, to ask questions and learn.

 

[18angovem]

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I like the purina stuff! It is a bit more expensive but I think its worth it....

 

[Mrs.H]

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I like the purina stuff! It is a bit more expensive but I think its worth it....

I agree!