Wobbly legs on ducks

[eeyore66jpk]

I know this is a chicken site but my friend recommended emailing you about my duck whose wobbly on her feet. Pretty much a lonely duck

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Can you share some more information? Breed? Age? What are you feeding? Pictures?

 

[Isaac 0]

A video would be great, but you may read up on Niacin deficiency in ducks and see if the symptoms match up.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.1367557/

 

[eeyore66jpk]

Can you share some more information? Breed? Age? What are you feeding? Pictures?

She's about 4.5 weeks old. Feeding Purina duckling food added extra niacin in food n water. Waiting on brewers yeast too.

 

[Stipenvlerk]

She does not look so happy! I hope your duck recovers soon!

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

She needs a pal. Can you get another duckling?

 

[Isaac 0]

I agree that she needs another friend, ducks are flock animals. I do see the majority of pressure is being applied onto her hocks, could you get us a video of her walking? Most Ducks feeds only contain around 55mg per kilo of niacin, Pekins require around 70mg of niacin per kilo, that said, a niacin supplement should be added to their diet from day one. I would probably start the treatment in the thread I linked.

 

[eeyore66jpk]

She needs a pal. Can you get another duckling?

I've got 4

 

[Isaac 0]

Hi, there!

Just checking into see how your bird is doing. Updates to these threads are very useful for people in the future experiencing the same problem.