pekin duck struggling to walk UPDATE

[duckmom216]

@JacinLarkwell have you ever seen this?

@duckmom216 You can and should be giving him extra niacin it may not be all he needs but its a good start - the best way is the liquid b complex it looks like this (pic below)

it says injectable but give it orally . 1 ml for a 5 lb duck per day either over treats or use syringe without needle. if you never gave meds to a duck before please read this first https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

okay I will order! thank you so much

 

[JacinLarkwell]

okay I will order! thank you so much

Tsc usually has it in stock too

 

[duckmom216]

My jumbo never got that bad, as soon as her foot started to turn inwards, she started getting peas soaked/injected with the niacin medication until it stopped and she turned 16 weeks. Then it went to 1-2 times a month until she passed. I'd think about making a sling to put them in so they aren't putting weight on the foot

Do you think this is more than just an injury?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Do you think this is more than just an injury?

I wouldn't have the first clue. @Miss Lydia is who helped me with my jumbo. I only recently got ducks and she was my only one that's had an issue yet footwise

 

[Jenbirdee]

@duckmom216
check out this thread it shows how to make a sling
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/2-broken-legs.1256660/

 

[Debbie292d]

Do you think this is more than just an injury?

Regardless whatever it is, those vitamins/supplements may help. I know ducks can also have Poultry Cell too, but go by what @Jenbirdee is advising foremost.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sure looks like an injury maybe from jumping down from the pool. Keep him where he can't go far so he doesn't make this worse. Almost looks like a broken ankle.

You can give him Liquid B Complex for support but the main thing is keeping him off his feet and from walking a lot and especially trying to keep up with the flock .

This kid gets on my nerves but it does show how to make a sling which might be a good idea here with your Pekin.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-sling-a-ducks-leg.1450307/#post-24133375

 

[Debbie292d]

Sure looks like an injury maybe from jumping down from the pool. Keep him where he can't go far so he doesn't make this worse. Almost looks like a broken ankle.

You can give him Liquid B Complex for support but the main thing is keeping him off his feet and from walking a lot and especially trying to keep up with the flock .

This kid gets on my nerves but it does show how to make a sling which might be a good idea here with your Pekin.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-sling-a-ducks-leg.1450307/#post-24133375

I watched it and see what you mean.

If she cut out the silliness and "dilly-dallying" it would be a three-minute video instead of 4.5 minutes, but she's got a great idea I'll remember should I ever need it or see someone else who does.