newly hatched duckling questions

[AnnaFB]

Also you can get Niacin powder on Amazon. Just search Niacin for ducks and it should come up. They can't overdose on B's like some other vitamins. They just pee out what they don't need.

That’s great to know. Thanks so much. You’ve all been incredibly helpful.

 

[aart]

Also Dot seems to have more strength in her legs this morning which is encouraging.

Fantastic!
How old now? Sometimes it can take them a few days to get it together.

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[Miss Lydia]

Those legs look so much better

 

[AnnaFB]

Fantastic!
How old now? Sometimes it can take them a few days to get it together.

They are now 3.5/4 days old.

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[aart]

They are now 3.5/4 days old.

I had a chick once that wandered around in a 'daze' for about 3-4 days, not eating or drinking...all of a sudden it started eating and drinking and running around.<shrugs>

 

[AnnaFB]

Hi again everyone
Just thought I’d check in to give an update. The duck that had issues with its legs, Dot, is walking normally now. Both ducks have grown so much so fast but Sonny is definitely much bigger which makes me think they might me different breeds and/or genders.
I do have one question though - Dot has had some patchiness on the top of her head for a couple of days. It started last weekend and looked like it was getting better but then today it seems like it’s still bad or maybe spreading a bit. What could it be? He/she is eating loads and drinking and loves cuddles and waddling around keeping up with Sonny but is definitely more of the ‘runt’ so to speak but this patch is starting to concern me now. I’ll upload photos if anyone has any idea.

 

[AnnaFB]

Hi again everyone
Just thought I’d check in to give an update. The duck that had issues with its legs, Dot, is walking normally now. Both ducks have grown so much so fast but Sonny is definitely much bigger which makes me think they might me different breeds and/or genders.
I do have one question though - Dot has had some patchiness on the top of her head for a couple of days. It started last weekend and looked like it was getting better but then today it seems like it’s still bad or maybe spreading a bit. What could it be? He/she is eating loads and drinking and loves cuddles and waddling around keeping up with Sonny but is definitely more of the ‘runt’ so to speak but this patch is starting to concern me now. I’ll upload photos if anyone has any idea.

These are all photos from today / yesterday. They are alert and happy and eating / drinking and active.