Niacin Deficiency? Video added!

[HilaryAkin]

No one can tell unless you know how much 'some' niacin is in it.
As I said, they need 10 mg of niacin per day.
I would think you can find some brewer's yeast at any grocery store. That would be a great supplement at 1.5 tsp per cup of feed.

But 10,000 mg per how much?
10,000 mg per 100 grams, 1000 grams or 10,000 grams?

Getting brewers yeast tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

 

[HilaryAkin]

Enlarged hocks and trouble walking are both signs of a niacin deficiency. Pekins being a large breed require extra niacin and Purina only has the recommended amount for average sized ducklings. Since your duckling is showing multiple signs of a deficiency I would highly recommend Durvet's B complex (carried by most farm/ag stored) given at 1 ml per day.

This is an injectable?

 

[HollowOfWisps]

This is an injectable?

You can inject or give orally with a needless syringe by putting one drop on the edge of the inside of the bill, allow your duckling to "chew" a couple of times then continue this process with another drop untill the syringe is empty. You could also try giving it over treats, but I would only use that method if you are confident that you can get your duckling fully eat whatever you put it on.

 

[HilaryAkin]

You can inject or give orally with a needless syringe by putting one drop on the edge of the inside of the bill, allow your duckling to "chew" a couple of times then continue this process with another drop untill the syringe is empty. You could also try giving it over treats, but I would only use that method if you are confident that you can get your duckling fully eat whatever you put it on.

 

[HilaryAkin]

What about rooster booster poultry cell? They didn’t have the b complex at TSC

 

[HollowOfWisps]

What about rooster booster poultry cell? They didn’t have the b complex at TSC

Poultry Cell is a great supplement that has Niacin so I would definitely start with that since they don't have the b complex.

 

[HilaryAkin]

Poultry Cell is a great supplement that has Niacin so I would definitely start with that since they don't have the b complex.

Awesome! Super helpful! Thanks

 

[HilaryAkin]

Poultry Cell is a great supplement that has Niacin so I would definitely start with that since they don't have the b complex.

I’m also going to grab brewers yeast. Can I use both and not overdose the poor baby duck? Is it weird that the brewers yeast is in the baby section for lactation…?

 

[HollowOfWisps]

I’m also going to grab brewers yeast. Can I use both and not overdose the poor baby duck? Is it weird that the brewers yeast is in the baby section for lactation…?

You can give both at the same time. Brewers yeast usually only has 5mg of niacin per tablespoon so there is no risk of overdosing. As for the baby section Brewers yeast is considered a galactagogue which is a label for anything that promotes breast milk flow and nutrition.

 

[HilaryAkin]

You’re the best! Thanks again!