Indian runner duck having problems walking

[Pkaufelds]

Hello everyone, this is my post. I recently got 11 Indian runner ducks and when I went out this evening, one of the ducks seemed to have problems walking it seems to be above the joint on the right leg. This morning and afternoon it seemed fine. Not sure what would have caused it. This is my first time raising an Indian runner ducks I normally raise chickens. Thanks for any advice and please leave any tips that you may have.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

What is their diet? Are you giving extra niacin? How old are they?

 

[Pkaufelds]

What is their diet? Are you giving extra niacin? How old are they?

They are about 5-6 weeks old, their food is a normal pellet (i through the bag away so I don’t have the brand) it claims to have extra niacin in it.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

They are about 5-6 weeks old, their food is a normal pellet (i through the bag away so I don’t have the brand) it claims to have extra niacin in it.

I would pick up Durvets B complex and start your duckling on it. That’s a very common age to have a niacin deficiency and limping is the first sign. Even with feed that has adequate niacin it can and dose happen.

 

[Pkaufelds]

I would pick up Durvets B complex and start your duckling on it. That’s a very common age to have a niacin deficiency and limping is the first sign. Even with feed that has adequate niacin it can and dose happen.

Okay I’ll do that. I was looking at it do I jus Put it in their water?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Okay I’ll do that. I was looking at it do I jus Put it in their water?

It’s better if you can put it on a treat
Water dilutes it

 

[Miss Lydia]

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