Sick Ducks?

[Jill 2Ducks]

I have two 3 month old Pekins that are having some troubles. One is having trouble standing and balancing and the other has started to limp. I took one to a vet and they told me nothing. I'm not sure what could be happening that both of them have developed issues.

 

[sourland]

Are you providing Niacin supplementation ? It sounds as if they may be exhibiting signs on Niacin deficiency.

 

[Jill 2Ducks]

Their food contains some but I also give them brewers yeast

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. Sorry to hear you're flock is having problems. Hopefully, we can help, but we'll need some more information.

What are they being fed? How does their setup area look, do you have any pictures? Could you post a video of them walking? To post a video, upload it to a video platform like Youtube or Vimeo, and copy/paste the link here. How long have these problems been going on? What brewer's yeast brand are you using? Have you inspected their feet for discoloration, swelling, laceration, warm spots, and ensure the joints are being properly?

 

[Jill 2Ducks]

They are being fed Purina Duck food. My one has been limping for a few weeks and I originally thought it had something to do with niacin but after feeding them brewers yeast the problem persisted. My other duck just started to limp this week. I am using the Solgar Brewers Yeast Powder (it comes in a gold tub). I have looked at both their feet and no issues seem to be present. They are in a quite large area on the backside of my house and they mainly hang out in the bushes. We had a run in with a hawk a couple weeks ago so they were previously free range. I'll try to get a video of them walking.

 

[Isaac 0]

They are being fed Purina Duck food. My one has been limping for a few weeks and I originally thought it had something to do with niacin but after feeding them brewers yeast the problem persisted. My other duck just started to limp this week. I am using the Solgar Brewers Yeast Powder (it comes in a gold tub). I have looked at both their feet and no issues seem to be present. They are in a quite large area on the backside of my house and they mainly hang out in the bushes. We had a run in with a hawk a couple weeks ago so they were previously free range. I'll try to get a video of them walking.

Thanks for the additional information. I'll wait for the video.

 

[Jill 2Ducks]

I can't seem to figure out how to upload the video, but he has gotten worse. Whenever he tries to stand he falls forward onto his face. He also has had some episodes where it looks like he cannot control his body, spontaneously moving his legs to stand and then falling on his face or side and rolling.

 

[RainbowHen]

I can't seem to figure out how to upload the video, but he has gotten worse. Whenever he tries to stand he falls forward onto his face. He also has had some episodes where it looks like he cannot control his body, spontaneously moving his legs to stand and then falling on his face or side and rolling.

Hi there. You can upload the video to youtube or vimeo and post the link here

 

[Jill 2Ducks]

Hey all, just thought I would let you know that my ducks are doing much better now, took them to the vet and got some antibiotics that seem to be working. Thank you for your help and insight!

 

[RainbowHen]

Hey all, just thought I would let you know that my ducks are doing much better now, took them to the vet and got some antibiotics that seem to be working. Thank you for your help and insight!

Wonderful!