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[BelovedBirds]

Is there a certain dosage I should give? I.e. 1/day, 2/day, and is the improvement noticeable quickly?

They are a lot of fun but they are 8 more little beings to care for. They are growing quickly too. I want to be sure I’m doing right by then so I change their water often and bedding daily. Once they’re full grown they’re gonna have the run of a whole building that I’m pretty excited about

yes, 1ml daily until improvement. It took a couple days for me to see improvement personally, but I was forced to use niacin tablets as I couldn't get the B complex where I live.
They do grow very fast! It's pretty amazing watching them grow, though! You'll find a lot of resources and threads and articles packed with information on here- and I love how easy it is to ask questions!
I'm a first time duck mum, and this forum has helped me SO much. You've joined a really great online community!

 

[Quatie]

@Duckers783 how is your duck doing?

 

[Duckers783]

Well I’ve named him Forrest, he’s doing pretty good, still bow legged but he’s up and moving around much better. They’re all growing SO fast, theyre in the biggest kid pool they have and I have a feeling the next stop is their duck barn It’s an old rickety 6x4 ft shed that I’m gonna lay straw and find a way for them to have an outside run. I also have 4 new additions, 2 welsh harlequin and 2 blue Swedish. I’ve been on the lookout for Muscovies and Cayuga then I think my flock will be complete.

At what age will they get their feathers? Here are a few photos

 

[Quatie]

Well I’ve named him Forrest, he’s doing pretty good, still bow legged but he’s up and moving around much better. They’re all growing SO fast, theyre in the biggest kid pool they have and I have a feeling the next stop is their duck barn It’s an old rickety 6x4 ft shed that I’m gonna lay straw and find a way for them to have an outside run. I also have 4 new additions, 2 welsh harlequin and 2 blue Swedish. I’ve been on the lookout for Muscovies and Cayuga then I think my flock will be complete.






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That is great to hear that he is going better! Have you been doing the vitamin b complex? It can take a bit of time to fix issues.

They are adorable! You should see feathers starting to grow in around 3 weeks of age. You will see their belly and tail regions grow in first. At 6-7 weeks of age they should be fully feathered in.

 

[Duckers783]

That is great to hear that he is going better! Have you been doing the vitamin b complex? It can take a bit of time to fix issues.

They are adorable! You should see feathers starting to grow in around 3 weeks of age. You will see their belly and tail regions grow in first. At 6-7 weeks of age they should be fully feathered in.

Yes, been doing the b complex, and the boy just won’t take it on a treat, been doing syringe right down the old gullet. Creates a bit of a mess but at least I know that he’s getting most of it!!

 

[Quatie]

Yes, been doing the b complex, and the boy just won’t take it on a treat, been doing syringe right down the old gullet. Creates a bit of a mess but at least I know that he’s getting most of it!!

Administering drugs orally is always my preferred method, because I know they get the proper dose.

Here is a link on administering drugs orally. It is not something I would necessarily do when they are so small. But when the duck gets big enough to can use this method.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

 

[Lor]

Now I want ducklings.
Glad to hear he is getting better.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Administering orally put in the right side of the bill facing you. Its easy to aspirate ducks. So right side put it in and tilt his head back till.you see him swallow. If he's not better in 3 days or so come back here.