My duck has a sore leg

[Duckie333]

Hi I’m a new duck owner I have 3 runner ducks that are 4 weeks old my smallest one has started limping and stays sat down and won’t really move I’m not sure what to do any help would be appreciated

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

Someone who raises ducks will be along shortly.

We have a Duck Forum that may be of help, and also an Emergency Forum too.

 

[Jenbirdee]

hi
what do you feed them?
are you adding extra niacin in the form of nutritional yeast or brewers yeast?
When a duckling or duck has leg troubles, we give even more extra niacin in the form of liquid b complex - one ML per day, squirt it over some mealworms or other treat, but make sure she eats all of it
And keep up the nutritional yeast as well, one tablespoon per cup of feed.
You can also use a niacin capsule that is made for humans but only if it is not time released and not flush free-
There is a sticky post at the top of the duck forum all about niacin deficiency please read it
Also post in the duck forum and share a picture of your duck, please
I’ll talk to you over there later
I hope duck gets well soon

 

[Jenbirdee]

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[N F C]

Sorry to hear about your duck. Some good links and tips from @Debbie292d and @Jenbirdee!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens, And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska! The Best of Luck with your Duckling.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

You've received some great help above, i hope your bird will be ok!

Welcome to our community!