Wry neck in 2 day old duckling

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I’m in need of extra advice and help
Yesterday I noticed baby out her head back and fall over
I immediately grabbed vitamin E capsule and a fresh duck egg
Mixed a little yolk and E and gave baby a little
I also added Nutridrench and vitamin B complex
Today baby did it a few times but was still running all over. I again gave the E with a little yolk
B complex and Nutridrench both along the beak and some in a water dish
This evening baby is fully neck back and has zero balance
I did manage to hold her up enough for her to eat and drink an hour ago
But she takes a bite goes to swallow and head back and falling over. I tried the sock but she gets herself out
I tried scrambled eggs and she wouldn’t eat them at all
Please help
I will post videos of earlier and her running and now how she is
She hasn’t fallen or been injured unless one of her siblings knocked her over
All other 8 babies are doing great
7 have gone to the new home and I kept one calm one back so she isn’t alone
@Eggcessive
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I know more about chickens than ducks, but I would give the 400IU of vitamin E daily, along with the other vitamins. You can try some beaten raw egg with a syringe or dropper, which is good for selenium. It does look neurological in nature, but I hope she gets better.

I once had a newly hatched chick who would bend over backwards arching her back, unable to walk, eat or drink, who I decided to put down after 2 days.
 
I know more about chickens than ducks, but I would give the 400IU of vitamin E daily, along with the other vitamins. You can try some beaten raw egg with a syringe or dropper, which is good for selenium. It does look neurological in nature, but I hope she gets better.

I once had a newly hatched chick who would bend over backwards arching her back, unable to walk, eat or drink, who I decided to put down after 2 days.
I had her put down this morning
I was up all night with her and every time she tried to drink or eat she would choke then flip over backwards continuously until I picked her up
Was just to heartbreaking to watch
If she could have been able to drink and eat I would have continued the stuff
Thank you for replying
 

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