Pekin duckling leg problems. Help!

[CoriM]

You could also just give them a smaller amount of water in something that they can't spill, and just keep dosing the water.

 

[CherylZ]

I've been following this thread as a new chick/duck mom. I have 2 ducklings with 11 chicks, all approximately 6-7 weeks. All eat Purina Flock Raiser Crumbles. One duckling is a Pekin and the other is a Buff (sold as a Pekin). The Pekin has started exhibiting issues. One big question I have is how much B complex should I give on a snack and is there a problem if the chicks get into it? They all house together. Thanks in advance from worried Mom!

 

[Miss Lydia]

It won’t hurt the chicks but the problem is your Pekin needs a full dose to itself 1 ml over a treat of somekind is the best way to give it.

 

[Miss Lydia]

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

 

[CherylZ]

It won’t hurt the chicks but the problem is your Pekin needs a full dose to itself 1 ml over a treat of somekind is the best way to give it.

Thank you so much!! She has me so concerned!! Such a snuggle bug! Do you recommend a certain brand? Durvet High Level B Complex at TSC is my closest source for immediate action. I understand 1ml... once a day or more? I started Waddles on Duck pellets over the weekend and have been giving snacks the past week such as smashed thawed peas, dandelions, cabbage, grass sprouts with seeds, kale leaves, broccoli, grapes, watermelon, strawberries, (fruit not in large amounts) etc. but of course everyone helps out. Thank you again for the quick response!!

 

[CherylZ]

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

Awesome article!! Thank you, somehow I missed this with all the researching and checking out other articles ❤

 

[DuckyDonna]

Thank you so much!! She has me so concerned!! Such a snuggle bug! Do you recommend a certain brand? Durvet High Level B Complex at TSC is my closest source for immediate action. I understand 1ml... once a day or more? I started Waddles on Duck pellets over the weekend and have been giving snacks the past week such as smashed thawed peas, dandelions, cabbage, grass sprouts with seeds, kale leaves, broccoli, grapes, watermelon, strawberries, (fruit not in large amounts) etc. but of course everyone helps out. Thank you again for the quick response!!

that is exactly what you need to get! glad you've got one near by!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Be sure to pick up chick grit also since your feeding other food besides their duck starter. Just put a small bowl close to their food and they will eat it as needed.

 

[CherylZ]

Be sure to pick up chick grit also since your feeding other food besides their duck starter. Just put a small bowl close to their food and they will eat it as needed.

I have that too. Wasn't sure if it was necessary since they moved outside into the coop and run. They've been having a blast digging the ground up. Thanks again for all your help!

 

[Miss Lydia]

If they are outside they may not need it. I was thinking they were still in the brooder.