My ducks feet are inward?

[Superuni21]

I probably should have posted this question a while ago... but I have been calling vets, doing research, and asking my farmer friends about it. I have 2 ducklings, but only one of them has its feet inward. He can’t really stand or walk very well but when he does he falls forward or when he is swimming he will swim in circles. Does anyone have any advice? I would really appreciate it TYA!! Can I wrap it with Coban wrap and let him rest? If I need to post better pics just let me know!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

You need to get some vitamin B complex ASAP. Niacin deficiency can cause this and until you vet your duckling started on some wrapping won’t help. B complex and water therapy to build up muscles
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/. All the info you need to start treating I’d also treat the other duckling it can show up almost over night. Hopefully it’s not too late and your duckling will be up an walking soon

 

[Miss Lydia]

You could try hobbling but you’ll have to remove when swimming.

 

[Superuni21]

You need to get some vitamin B complex ASAP. Niacin deficiency can cause this and until you vet your duckling started on some wrapping won’t help. B complex and water therapy to build up muscles
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/. All the info you need to start treating I’d also treat the other duckling it can show up almost over night. Hopefully it’s not too late and your duckling will be up an walking soon

Thank you I will try it!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

@CoriM I believe had Pekins with this problem

 

[Superuni21]

Thank you I will try it!!

Would this be ok to try?

 

[CoriM]

I would definitely start the liquid vitamin B complex ASAP - Amazon prime or your feed store should have it. You might be able to reverse the condition if you do that. My duck had splay leg, so her legs were going out to the side and she had difficulty getting up and walking. I did use vet wrap to pull her legs into proper position, and left that on her for several weeks. She was cured. I have another duck that was slightly pigeon-toed but not to the degree of your duck, so I can't speak so much to that.