My duck is suddenly sick!

[shawluvsbirds]

Keep checking back. . sometimes our handy helpers are night owls

 

[Ravynscroft]

Lentils

This popped out at me... *I think* legumes are not good for ducks??

I would just feed the chick starter, no other additives, until you get the Niacin... Brewer's yeast is a great way to add extra Niacin, just mix a Tblspn per cup of feed until 10-12 weeks old...

I would also give Nutridrench Poultry vitamins for a boost until you can get them the Niacin...

 

[shawluvsbirds]

This popped out at me... *I think* legumes are not good for ducks??

I would just feed the chick starter, no other additives, until you get the Niacin... Brewer's yeast is a great way to add extra Niacin, just mix a Tblspn per cup of feed until 10-12 weeks old...

I would also give Nutridrench Poultry vitamins for a boost until you can get them the Niacin...

Here she comes to save the day. . .
Rav. . what about all the seeds? Can they digest that without grit?

 

[Ravynscroft]

Here she comes to save the day. . .
Rav. . what about all the seeds? Can they digest that without grit?

No, not without grit... and honestly, they don't need extras if they have a balanced feed... the only thing chick starter lacks for ducklings is the higher Niacin amount since they are deficient...

 

[shawluvsbirds]

No, not without grit... and honestly, they don't need extras if they have a balanced feed... the only thing chick starter lacks for ducklings is the higher Niacin amount since they are deficient...

I'm wondering if the recipe the o p found online was meant for grown ducks outside. Anna duck. . I would lean more towards your well meaning homemade feed being the problem. It may have just taken a few days for it to build up. I would just feed them the chic starter.

 

[Ravynscroft]

Niacin deficiency generally shows up as lameness in the legs and general leg issues...like shaky legs, not wanting to walk or stand a ton, etc.

Correct... but Niacin deficiency *can also* present with seizures... so can neurological issues...


@AnnaDuck22 are these crested ducklings by chance? Or jumbo Pekins? Please post pics if you can...

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Let us know if they get better.

 

[AnnaDuck22]

So the one I was least worried about just died. The other one is doing good, I changed it's food, water, bedding and heat. I'm really upset about Eddie but at least I still have Patsy

 

[Ravynscroft]

So the one I was least worried about just died. The other one is doing good, I changed it's food, water, bedding and heat. I'm really upset about Eddie but at least I still have Patsy

Oh, no! I am so sorry!

 

[AnnaDuck22]

Correct... but Niacin deficiency *can also* present with seizures... so can neurological issues...

@AnnaDuck22 are these crested ducklings by chance? Or jumbo Pekins? Please post pics if you can...

No it's a Mallard/Welsh Harlequin.