Niacin deficiency?

[KFuqua]

Do you think this duck might have a niacin deficiency? She is 4 weeks old. When i got her with the others she was a little smaller and her bill was lighter in color. I just noticed her foot starting to turn inward. I have been adding brewers yeast to their food since i got them. I also picked up a liquid b complex and started giving it to her.

 

[DuckyDonna]

I think she's beautiful! She looks like my Daisy at that age. I hope she will be fine and it seems like you know what to give her to keep her healthy.

 

[KFuqua]

Thanks! I had to put a chick down because of what i think was a niacin deficiency and i just want to make sure i do all that i can for her.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Usually bowlegged and turned feet can mean niacin def. so giving the liquid B's will hopefully keep it from getting any worse. It's great stuff we have seen a lot of good from it this year.

Welcome to BYC @KFuqua

 

[MRetriever]

I’m guessing your other yellow ducklings are Pekin (or Jumbo Pekin) and she is a white layer. (Basically a smaller version of a Pekin).
Typically the white layers have pink bills! That would explain the difference in size and color.

 

[Beccazon]

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I’m guessing your other yellow ducklings are Pekin (or Jumbo Pekin) and she is a white layer. (Basically a smaller version of a Pekin).
Typically the white layers have pink bills! That would explain the difference in size and color.[/QUOTE

I’m guessing your other yellow ducklings are Pekin (or Jumbo Pekin) and she is a white layer. (Basically a smaller version of a Pekin).
Typically the white layers have pink bills! That would explain the difference in size and color.

Forgive me but I am going to butt in here and ask a question based on your reply lol. I have 4 presumably Pekin ducks. 2 are 3-4 weeks. 2 are 6-7weeks. The older are quite literally...JUMBO. The other two, from a seperate retailer, are growing quickly. One of the younger has a pink bill. I LOVE IT! So what breed do I assume they are? Labeled Pekin in the store. But...who really ever can be sure anymore‍