Prem duckling leg / spine problems? HELP

[Sophia12003]

Hey,

So long story short is that this duckling was left, egg smashed in the ducks nest. Yoke sack was not absorbed so has spent 2 days in the incubator in high humidity / damp cloths and it did go in. After fluffing up I’ve noticed the legs are not at the right angle:
Considered splay leg, wye neck or just deficiency in vitamins?
Sorry I can’t seem to add my video on here. But basically legs forwards so it makes him look like a seated position. When on side the legs bend up. If left unaided duck topples onto side and kicks and kicks.
I hold on my hand and push down into seated position (picture included) and there is no pain or squeaking. I’d held in it seems happy. Can feel as head lifts up the ducklings body wants to throw backwards. Sorry so long and it not clear!

Giving Electrolytes, boiled nettle water for vit b and will try a little boiled egg later.
Hoping some of you have had this before! And can help!

 

[DuckyDonna]

Best to put up a video of what's happening. To do that you must post first to vimeo or YouTube. Then copy and paste the link here.

 

[Isaac 0]

A video would be helpful, of the duckling walking.

 

[Sophia12003]

duck cannot walk at all, legs are rigid and pushing out but can be bent comfortably. It’s like the involuntary almost

 

[Sophia12003]

Not sure if the videos show it but the whole angle of the duck is in a sitting position with the two legs out the front which then leads to him toppling side ways and just waggling legs around. If I hold him he’s fine in the normal positions but I’m seeing no improvement from doing so

 

[Miss Lydia]

If the yolk sac is completely healed try some warm water up to top of his legs and see how he does. Can he move his legs normally in the water stand with out falling with the water helping to hold him up?

 

[Isaac 0]

Does he look up a lot (star gaze)?

 

[Sophia12003]

Does he look up a lot (star gaze)?

Yes sometimes and the head is almost pulled back which is why I considered a touch of wye neck into the mix? What do you think of that?

 

[Sophia12003]

If the yolk sac is completely healed try some warm water up to top of his legs and see how he does. Can he move his legs normally in the water stand with out falling with the water helping to hold him up?

Yes healed completely, was thinking of trying water but worried still a tad too weak?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Can you get the liquid B complex Durvet brand? it has all the essential b vitamins that can help with wry neck and help strengthen legs. I have to order from Amazon if that is an option for you.