Pekin duck has trouble walking

[chicklady234]

Hi, there.

My pekin duck, Gooseberry, is about 6 weeks old. When she was about two weeks, we noticed that she was a bit pigeon-toed, but the vet mentioned that it should go away on its own. Now, at 6 weeks, she is still having trouble walking. She has grown incredibly fast and lacks the ability to run or walk without stumbling over herself. She continues to eat and drink and walk around a little, but stays seated most of the time while playing in the yard with our chicks (the same age).

Does anyone have any advice? We have heard that a niacin deficiency may be the problem, is that something I should pursue?

Thanks.

 

[DuckyDonna]

Yes it is most probably definitely the problem. Read up on this article and it will give you all the information you need.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/#post-22517848

 

[DucklingLover232]

When she’s just standing does her leg kind of tremble?

 

[Miss Lydia]

You need the Durvet liquid BComplex ASAP.

 

[Isaac 0]

What kind of vet was this that told you it should go away on its own?

 

[aBirdNerd]

Can she crawl?

 

[chicklady234]

When she’s just standing does her leg kind of tremble?

Yes, it does sort of tremble.

 

[DucklingLover232]

I think it’s definitely a niacin problem and she needs more niacin

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hope you’ll pick up the liquid BComplex ASAP.

 

[CoriM]

@chicklady234 Did you get the vitamin B complex? Lack of niacin is most definitely the problem - sad that the vet wouldn't be aware of this. Please get your duck started on this ASAP in order to save him/her.