Niacin Deficiency? Video added!

[HollowOfWisps]

You’re the best! Thanks again!

Happy to help and be sure to keep us updated

 

[HilaryAkin]

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.

Went to different store. Does it matter if it’s “high level” vitamin b complex?

 

[HilaryAkin]

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.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Nope that's the right stuff

 

[HilaryAkin]

Nope that's the right stuff

Started it yesterday, along with brewers yeast in their feed and poultry cell in their water. Too much? The one I was concerned about doesn’t seem any better today, maybe willing to stand longer but not putting weight on the foot yet. The other one seems to not want to walk much. My other ducks zipped around when they were that small…either way, they’re both getting a boost of nutrients in their food and water. Should I give the other, seemingly healthy one, the b complex too? How long does it take to see improvement. If they don’t improve, do they die or just not be able to use their one foot?

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Started it yesterday, along with brewers yeast in their feed and poultry cell in their water. Too much? The one I was concerned about doesn’t seem any better today, maybe willing to stand longer but not putting weight on the foot yet. The other one seems to not want to walk much. My other ducks zipped around when they were that small…either way, they’re both getting a boost of nutrients in their food and water. Should I give the other, seemingly healthy one, the b complex too? How long does it take to see improvement. If they don’t improve, do they die or just not be able to use their one foot?

For a niacin deficiency that is at the stage of swollen hocks and not being able to walk it will
most likely take a few weeks before you see any significant improvement. If the other is already receiving poultry cell in their water I wouldn't give the B complex because they are still receiving extra niacin. In extreme deficiencies they can die, but your duckling is now receiving extra niacin so in the worse case scenario a permanent limp.

 

[HilaryAkin]

For a niacin deficiency that is at the stage of swollen hocks and not being able to walk it will
most likely take a few weeks before you see any significant improvement. If the other is already receiving poultry cell in their water I wouldn't give the B complex because they are still receiving extra niacin. In extreme deficiencies they can die, but your duckling is now receiving extra niacin so in the worse case scenario a permanent limp.

Thank you so much! I am worried it's a slipped tendon, but sounds like some of the symptoms are the same as the deficiency. She just won't bear weight on that one foot which is what makes me think of the tendon. I don't know! I am just going to keep giving her the niacin and hope for the best. Again, your help is much appreciated!