Niacin!!

[Gerty0630]

I have a 7 month old pekin boy who has a niacin deficiency. I did not know this until a couple months ago when he started having trouble walking. I bought brewers yeast to put on food and he did get better after that. A couple weeks ago it came back. Him having trouble walking and laying down a lot. Via suggestion of a friend on BYC i have been giving him 2ml of liquid b complex on a small handfull of mealworms every single day for the past week. Hes a bit better but still seems to have some lame leg issues. My question is since he had not been getting supplemental niacin until recently, does it take a bit of time for his legs to heal?

 

[DuckyDonna]

@Miss Lydia will be able to give you great information. I would think to keep doing the b-complex and possibly start calcium supplements such as calcium gluconate.

 

[Gerty0630]

@Miss Lydia will be able to give you great information. I would think to keep doing the b-complex and possibly start calcium supplements such as calcium gluconate.

Thank you!!! Ill wait to see what @Miss Lydia thinks also

 

[chickens really]

Possibly not a niacin deficiency but the fact that he is a Pekin and a meat duck. Meat birds are bred to gain weight quickly and ready for butcher earlier. Possibly his legs are just too weak for his size.

 

[casportpony]

@Gerty0630 , According to one veterinary book I have, the Pekin duck has a much higher Niacin requirement than other ducks. It lists that a Pekins food should contain 70 ppm and that is probably 2-4 times higher than what chick feed has in it.
Which b complex did you get, how much does your duck weigh, and what does he eat?

 

[Gerty0630]

@Gerty0630 , According to one veterinary book I have, the Pekin duck has a much higher Niacin requirement than other ducks. It lists that a Pekins food should contain 70 ppm and that is probably 2-4 times higher than what chick feed has in it.
Which b complex did you get, how much does your duck weigh, and what does he eat?

I have to get a weight on him ill do that when i get back home. He eats chicken feed because i have never been able to find duck feed? If you know of some can you let me know and i will buy some!! Attached is a pic of the liquid b complex i got. (natures bounty)

 

[casportpony]

What type of chicken feed are you feeding? Adult chicken food will have less niacin than chick food, so let us know and maybe we can figure out a good b complex dose for your duck.

 

[Gerty0630]

What type of chicken feed are you feeding? Adult chicken food will have less niacin than chick food, so let us know and maybe we can figure out a good b complex dose for your duck.

Its from a local feed store so i am not sure of the brand. But its def adult chicken food and not chick food.

 

[casportpony]

Its from a local feed store so i am not sure of the brand. But its def adult chicken food and not chick food.

Is it pellets, crumbles, mash, or scratch (seeds)? Check the bag for a label and let us know what the protein and calcium percentages are.

 

[Gerty0630]

Is it pellets, crumbles, mash, or scratch (seeds)? Check the bag for a label and let us know what the protein and calcium percentages are.

Its crumbles! I will check the bag and weigh my boy once i get back home and report back. Thank you!!