Sick/deformed duck?

[WVduckchick]

pekins grow fast and often need supplemental niacin. @Miss Lydia can give more details

 

[Miss Lydia]

I’d def start your Pekins and this little one ASAP on liquid b complex. Pekins especially need the b’s for leg and skeletal support. TSC has the best one in the cattle dept 1 ml a day till at least 10 weeks of age. We have seen so amazing progress when using the b complex. Give over chopped tomatoes or dried mealworms just enough that your ducklings get the full 1 ml dose. And please let us know how she is doing .

 

[JakeandJimmy]

Thank you so much! I’m definitely gonna try to get some today.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Are you sure that is a Pekin duck(ling)? That pink bill makes me think Hybrid White Layer. They stand way more upright than Pekins.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Even if a White layer that little one will def benefit from the liquid B complex.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Even if a White layer that little one will def benefit from the liquid B complex.

That's for sure! There is no such thing as too much Vitamin B.
Just wanted to mention the pink bill in comparison to the more orange bill of the other white iuck(ling). Also there is a visible difference in the keel-bone.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I see that. Your the expert on the White Layers Now. lol Hopefully the vitamin B complex will get her up walking good again!!

 

[sourland]

Do an on site search on 'niacin deficiency'. Supplementation should help.

 

[JakeandJimmy]

Are you sure that is a Pekin duck(ling)? That pink bill makes me think Hybrid White Layer. They stand way more upright than Pekins.

I got her from family farm and home, she was sold to me as a regular Pekin, but I wouldn’t rule out her being crossed

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I got her from family farm and home, she was sold to me as a regular Pekin, but I wouldn’t rule out her being crossed

You will know once she is grown up. Fortunately my white tank ducks have stopped their rapid growth for now. I held one of them yesterday and i estimate about 2.5 to 3 Kg, way heavier than the Runners.