Tried everything.

[Dejo63]

Hi all...I posted in the chicken thread and was directed here..im very new. Hi!
I have a 7 week old Crested that has had balance issues from day one.
I have tried absolutely every suggestion given to me by farm freinds and the vet..
She seemed to be doing better for a while. Thought swimming was strengthening her legs, but the last couple she actually seems worse. Comparative to being VERY drunk. Falls over on her back and can't right herself. Seems to be over preening her thighs as though they bother her.. like when a dog locks its paws too much.. im just not sure what to do from here.. I was using niacin in her water but hadn't lately as she had improved... help...

 

[sourland]

I'd provide a multi vitamin, but it is very likely that she is suffering neurological symptoms associated with the crested condition.

 

[ibarbidahl]

What sourland said.
I would always put niacin in water at least weekly - and to help neuro try vit E w/ Selenium daily until symptoms improve - then at least weekly.

 

[fatty and friends]

take her to a vet if you can. crested ducks have a hole in their skull which causes brain issues so i’m guessing this is a problem that vitamins/niacin won’t solve

 

[Dejo63]

What sourland said.
I would always put niacin in water at least weekly - and to help neuro try vit E w/ Selenium daily until symptoms improve - then at least weekly.

Where do you get the specific vitamins at? On line? Is it human vitamins or is it actual duck suppliments?

 

[ibarbidahl]

Tractor supply for the E/Selenium... I think it's marketed for kidding goats. Niacin is normal human vitamin - flush free is important. also goes by the name nicotinamide.

 

[Dejo63]

Where do you get the specific vitamins at? On line? Is it human vitamins or is it actual duck suppliments?

I found it online.. answered my own question. Haha. Thank everyone for your input. ❤