Pekin duckling falls when she tries to walk...help!

[casportpony]

Ok, thank you, I will have it ready for pick up at Wal-Mart today. Will this happen to my other ducks too?

Hard to say. Some Pekins need more niacin than others.

 

[dpingtrich352]

Hard to say. Some Pekins need more niacin than others.

Will this kill her or will the vitamin b help her right away

 

[dpingtrich352]

How much of the vitamin b do I give her, or how do I mix it?

 

[casportpony]

Once website I found says 100 mg per day. I would give it orally with a syringe. That liquid is 20 mg/ml, so 100 mg = 5 ml (one teaspoon).

 

[CayugaJana]

One of the vitamins that is a “feel good” vitamin in the complex you bought. So one will help the legs and another will make the duckling feel better. Every duckling needs a different amount of nutrients as not all absorb them efficiently. If they were mine and there was some sort of treatment to try on the leg I would give it a shot. They surprise you a lot.

1)I’ve had luck putting it in their water. (This is the most expensive way since they are messy).
2)I’ve dribbled it just inside their bill until they stick their tongue out and swallow. Just in the front of the bill, NOT down the throat.
3)I have put it on mealworms or peas and given as a treat.

If you have trouble getting them to take it, just check back in and someone can help.

 

[dpingtrich352]

Well the duckling still isn’t walking at all. She’s eating and drinking good. She can stand but falls over, any suggestions on what to do?
Also how much brewers yeast do I put in their food.

 

[dpingtrich352]

Here is a picture of her legs Please help!!! He’s given her a couple of baths to let her swim, she’s trying to move her feet. She can’t stay a float, is that because of her legs being crossed??

 

[dpingtrich352]

Here is another picture after she was done swimming

 

[CayugaJana]

I’m so sorry I didn’t see this until now! Give it some time. Depending on the severity it can take awhile. But swimming is the best thing you can do for it. Great thinking!!

 

[CayugaJana]

I would try to keep her propped up so she can exercise her legs in the tub. Keep giving her the vitamins. If she were mine I would research how to splint the legs so they aren’t turned inward. I don’t have any experience with it, but they are quick healers and I’d try it before giving up.