Midget-Duck-Syndrome?

[SweetLilDuckies]

I'm raising ducks for the first time this summer and bought 4 Indian Runners that are now five weeks old. I believe they're all healthy. One is about half the size of the other three, all of which have started getting feathers. The little one is usually trailing behind when the other three are running around the yard(under supervision). It often trips over it's feet, it's feet are angled inward slightly, and takes breaks while chasing after the others. When they start eating it usually just eats out of the water dish and today it's gotten a little lethargic. It had a little bit of a limp yesterday but I think it's gone away. I moved them outside into a secure rabbit hutch with a heating lamp a few days ago.
I'm going to move them them from chick feed to the adult food. I'm wondering if I should bring the little one back inside and keep it on the chick feed for a while longer? Any suggestions?

 

[DuckyDonna]

Yup, get them started on B-complex ASAP! All of them put it over treats that they will eat right up but especially for that one with the problem! Make sure that one gets 1ml over a treat he/she will eat right up! But give it to all of them so they don't get shaky legs.

I have no idea where you are because hardly anyone puts their location on their profile anymore but if tractor supply is near you this is what you need.

 

[Isaac 0]

A deficiency in niacin can cause retarded growth and pigeon-toed feet, so I would suggest you follow the treatment in this thread,

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[SweetLilDuckies]

Thanks @DuckyDonna and @Isaac 0, I'll start giving them supplements as soon as I can.

 

[DuckyDonna]

Thanks @DuckyDonna and @Isaac 0, I'll start giving them supplements as soon as I can.

Keep us posted!

 

[Kp805]

I'm raising ducks for the first time this summer and bought 4 Indian Runners that are now five weeks old. I believe they're all healthy. One is about half the size of the other three, all of which have started getting feathers. The little one is usually trailing behind when the other three are running around the yard(under supervision). It often trips over it's feet, it's feet are angled inward slightly, and takes breaks while chasing after the others. When they start eating it usually just eats out of the water dish and today it's gotten a little lethargic. It had a little bit of a limp yesterday but I think it's gone away. I moved them outside into a secure rabbit hutch with a heating lamp a few days ago.
I'm going to move them them from chick feed to the adult food. I'm wondering if I should bring the little one back inside and keep it on the chick feed for a while longer? Any suggestions?

I'm having the same or similar situation. My ducks all hatched at the same time. She's just tiny.

 

[My15Ducks]

I'm having the same or similar situation. My ducks all hatched at the same time. She's just tiny.

I would try vitamin b complex, vitamin E, and scrambled or boiled egg for extra calories and selenium