Worried about my duck

[Nicole_Hutchison]

My poor duck is not getting better. Both legs are bow legged and the toes on their webbed feet are super close together on one side and starting to do the same on the other side. It almost looks like the feet/legs are dead and when I flick the feet they just pop right back into place. Sometimes the duck does not even put its foot on the ground when it moves - just scoots around. Duck is still eating/drinking. Niacin as well as Complex B is not working. Suggestions/thoughts/ideas are welcome!!

 

[Nicole_Hutchison]

Also this duck is in the same coop/run as eight 7-week old chicks and starting to become aggressive with the chicks...and the last time I picked up the duck I thought I heard the duck hiss at me. Do ducks hiss?!

 

[Cayuga momma]

Yes ducks can hiss.
I think at this point a vet is needed, but I wouldn't stop the niacin treatment.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Maybe the duckling is In pain? I am so sorry your not seeing any progress with your duckling using the b complex how old was your duckling when you started him in it. I’d def separate the duck from the chicks with two see but not touch areas. If possible maybe a vet would be a good idea. The vet can evaluate

 

[chickens really]

What are you feeding and do they get excercise at all times?

 

[PirateGirl]

At what age and for how long have you been giving the B-Complex? What dose are you giving? How is the duck at swimming? Is the duck otherwise eating/drinking/pooping normally?

 

[Nicole_Hutchison]

Have been giving complex B for about 3 weeks. I am putting it on water and over food. Duck is now 8 weeks old tomorrow. Eating, drinking and pooping normal

 

[Nicole_Hutchison]

What are you feeding and do they get excercise at all times?

I am feeding the ducks the same thing as the chicks - starter feed. Yes, the ducks are in a large run with a coop inside and receive exercise daily.

 

[Fishkeeper]

The ducks need to be eating a feed suitable for baby ducks, not chicks. Exactly what kind of starter feed is it?

How much of the supplements are you giving?

Can you get it to a vet?

 

[PirateGirl]

I would switch and give the b-complex directly to the bill or on a small treat that you can watch the duckling consume entirely. @Miss Lydia can you please provide the appropriate dose? I suspect since you are diluting it in food and water which all the chicks/ducklings are sharing that this little one really may not be getting much. I would also switch to a flock raiser/all flock feed instead. All of you growing chicks/ducklings can safely eat this. She's still got growing to do, so you've got hope still. Also make an effort to give her swim time a few times a day if you can. She may not be able to stand well, but sometimes ducklings with leg issues can still swim well since they don't have to support so much weight and this activity can help strengthen legs. Also time out of the brooder will help. Having more space and needing/wanting to walk around more will help strengthen the legs a bit too.