Pekin can’t walk- steps on own feet

[HarleyTa]

Hey guys, I just adopted 2 adult pekin females this weekend. One had a broken leg that “healed” before I got them. However, the gal cannot walk. If she hobbles anywhere, it is a few feet and she uses her bill or wings to balance. She can stand on both legs for a little bit but then lays down or she leans on her haunches. When standing, both feet are turned inwards, literally stepping on her own feet, and mostly falls over or can only walk backwards. The lady I got them from took her to the vet, and was told the leg was broken and was given antibiotics/pain meds. The lady had her in a pvc sling a few hours per day, and did water therapy for a few hours per day for 3 or so weeks. I am continuing the therapy and sling but have not seen any improvement. The gal doesn’t seem to be in pain and is super sweet. I’m going to get niacin today but should I do anything else?

 

[BelovedBirds]

Hey guys, I just adopted 2 adult pekin females this weekend. One had a broken leg that “healed” before I got them. However, the gal cannot walk. If she hobbles anywhere, it is a few feet and she uses her bill or wings to balance. She can stand on both legs for a little bit but then lays down or she leans on her haunches. When standing, both feet are turned inwards, literally stepping on her own feet, and mostly falls over or can only walk backwards. The lady I got them from took her to the vet, and was told the leg was broken and was given antibiotics/pain meds. The lady had her in a pvc sling a few hours per day, and did water therapy for a few hours per day for 3 or so weeks. I am continuing the therapy and sling but have not seen any improvement. The gal doesn’t seem to be in pain and is super sweet. I’m going to get niacin today but should I do anything else?

What form of niacin are you getting? And how much are you dosing for her? I would start immediately with durvet cattle injectable B complex, from TSC.(given orally) I would give 1ml over a treat daily. Keeping up with the water therapy. Not sure what else could help here.

@Miss Lydia

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'm agreeing 100% the liquid B complex has helped many ducklings/ducks with leg problems. Since this one is an adult it's hard to say how much she can be helped but def worth trying the liquid B Complex.