Weird duckling that trips on its feet and breaths rapidly!!!!!

[Gabeandmuscovys]

Hello My name is Gabriel Johnson and I live in france.This is my first post;

I bought a muscovy duckling about 2 weeks ago and i just noticed he breathes rapidly and trips on its feet, it is also quite small for its age i don't know but its legs are half as long than average i don't know if it will die or if it is in pain otherwise it runs eats and drinks normally. Do i buy another one To replace it if it dies? Propositions to help it ?

Thanks and have a good day!!!!!!!!!

 

[Amiga]

What are you feeding the duckling?

A balanced feed is important, with enough protein and B vitamins.

 

[Gabeandmuscovys]

I am feeding her Country's best and fresh grass i thaught that making her swim would be a good idea to muscle up her legs but she gets cold and she is not water resistant yet. She gets blue and starts to shiver but, when i find her the following day she's just fine!

I forgot to mention that she has a little sister twice a big a her a a farmer said that maybe it was the big one that crushed her legs?!!

Anyways, i don't think i can do a lot about it..... If you have any suggestions for food supplements or something....

Thanks!!!!

 

[Amiga]

Littles need lukewarm to warm water for swimming - they could get hypothermia otherwise.

Make sure she is getting a tiny bit, like a quarter teaspoon, of grit in her food a few times a week if you give her anything other than crumble or pellets to eat.

A weekly dose of poultry vitamins with probiotics and electrolytes would be good,

A teaspoon of brewer's yeast in her food daily, also, would be good.

 

[Gabeandmuscovys]

Thanks a lot

Have a good day !!!