New member/new duck mama

[Dustigp]

Hi all! I'm a new duck mama to six ducks. Purchased from our local rural king. My husband and I are lacking a lot of knowledge on the subject and kind of jumped in head first. I've done as much research as I could online but so much is vague. I have a white crested that started having leg problems recently. When it was smaller its legs were fine but last week I noticed that looked swollen and crooked. The other ducks legs are fine. Could it be a niacin deficiency? What can I do to help it? This duck is so sweet and my absolute fave. Please any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!

I am not very experienced with ducks, but have to say she is adorable!!

Good luck!

 

[Cyprus]

Hello and we are so glad to have you!

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello and so glad you joined us!

 

[ClucksAndCombs]

Welcome to BYC!

Feel free to ask questions, there are so many wonderful and knowledgeable people who will answer them

Good luck with your ducks!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I'm so sorry about your duck. Someone who knows about them will come along and help you. Good luck.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join our wonderful community!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens for specific duck questions please go to "forums" at top of page - scroll through until you get to Duck forums. Then click on and post your questions.

 

[drumstick diva]

She is a doll I hope she will be okay.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby.

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie