Niacin deficiency

[Opal8]

Do you guys think she definitely has a niacin deficiency by the look of her feet? They cross in the front. She steps on each one when walking.

 

[Isaac 0]

Do you guys think she definitely has a niacin deficiency by the look of her feet? They cross in the front. She steps on each one when walking.

Most likely, Pekins are prone to leg problems since they are such fast growers and yes, pigeon toe is usually associated with a lack of Niacin in there diet
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[Miss Lydia]

She could have started on the b complex earlier but I still think there is hope for improvement

 

[Opal8]

Most likely, Pekins are prone to leg problems since they are such fast growers and yes, pigeon toe is usually associated with a lack of Niacin in there diet
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Oh wow! I didn’t know that! Thank you! She’s the one I saved from Tractor Supply! I always make more work for myself ugh lol

 

[Isaac 0]

If you have other ducklings definitely get them started on a Niacin supplement as well.

 

[CoriM]

Definitely do the vitamin B complex and you can't overdose. Even though my ducks were getting niacin added to their diet last spring, it wasn't enough for one who grew so fast. She developed splay leg and stopped walking. I started dosing the water and also food once a day for all my ducklings, and Puddles turned around in a couple of weeks. With the help of some hobbles as well to hold her legs in proper position.