My duckling needs help! :(

[Soso]

I got 3 week old ducklings yesterday and everything was fine. Today i was looking closer to my ducklings and i saw that one of them is smaller than others and it seems like it's leg bones are visibly sticking out, what makes duckling limb and unable to walk property also this duckling doesn't wants to eat or drink, and yes i separated it from others and then gave it food and water. Other ducklings are 2 times bigger than this duckling that makes me worry, but it doesn't seem to not grow because it starts to get some feathers. I don't know what can i do about the situation, also i don't want to give up on helping my small duck. (on the photo duckling wasn't separated yet)

 

[citymeetscountry]

I’m no help, but wanted to say I hope you get some answers.

 

[Soso]

I’m no help, but wanted to say I hope you get some answers.

I hope to get some answers too

 

[KaleIAm]

Can you tell us what you are feeding them? Do they have heat?

 

[Weeg]

I wouldn't separate. They are very social animals, and don't do good without each other. As long as the others aren't picking on it, leave it with them. Were did you get this little guy? Can you get a clear picture in good lighting of his legs? What are you feeding? I would add electrolytes to the water for a boost, and see how he does. How long has it been since he drank or ate? Try to get him to eat some lettuce, or my ducklings loved weeds tossed on top of a dish of water. That may help hydrate him and get something in his belly if he goes for it.

 

[Weeg]

Can you tell us what you are feeding them? Do they have heat?

Heat, very good question

 

[Soso]

I wouldn't separate. They are very social animals, and don't do good without each other. As long as the others aren't picking on it, leave it with them. Were did you get this little guy? Can you get a clear picture in good lighting of his legs? What are you feeding? I would add electrolytes to the water for a boost, and see how he does. How long has it been since he drank or ate? Try to get him to eat some lettuce, or my ducklings loved weeds tossed on top of a dish of water. That may help hydrate him and get something in his belly if he goes for it.

I had do separate duckling because other ducklings weren't letting it get to water bowl or food bowl, i got this little guy with others yesterday at great quality farm, i'm feeding them with special duckling feed, i can get better picture of his legs tommorow because now it's night where i live and i locked up brooder room (also ducklings are sleeping) it's been around half hour since he drank and ate a little (water and food bowls are full) and thanks a lot for your advice!

 

[Soso]

Can you tell us what you are feeding them? Do they have heat?

I feed them with special duckling feed and yes i have a heat lamp in brooder so they have heat

 

[Weeg]

I had do separate duckling because other ducklings weren't letting it get to water bowl or food bowl, i got this little guy with others yesterday at great quality farm, i'm feeding them with special duckling feed, i can get better picture of his legs tommorow because now it's night where i live and i locked up brooder room (also ducklings are sleeping) it's been around half hour since he drank and ate a little (water and food bowls are full) and thanks a lot for your advice!

What brand of food are you feeding exactly? I would suggest putting a stuffed animal in there for him to snuggle with, then he wont be alone. A mirror is a good idea as well.

 

[RosemaryDuck]

I feed them with special duckling feed and yes i have a heat lamp in brooder so they have heat

What is the feed? Do you make it yourself? Or is it a brand name? Ducks need a lot of protein, and if their diet isn't correctly met it can cause issues like this.