Pekin duck can't stand up

[Eggcessive]

Hard to know but I would give it at least 2 weeks to see some improvement.

 

[Evadig]

Day 2 of the vitamin B complex. Of course she is not a fan. About how long does it normally take to start seeing improvement?

I put the Duvet in their food - about 1 tbsp per 1 cup of food. I feed multiple times a day so they will eat and not start playing or spill it. Also, give baths in warm water. Mine generally recovered in a few days and were released back into the flock within a week.

 

[Evadig]

I put the Duvet in their food - about 1 tbsp per 1 cup of food. I feed multiple times a day so they will eat and not start playing or spill it. Also, give baths in warm water. Mine generally recovered in a few days and were released back into the flock within a week.

I just noticed you’re feeding her Nutrena Feather Fixer. It might take her longer to recover because she hasn’t been getting the niacin she needs over the last couple years. Can you feed actual duck food or All Flock if you have male birds and/or chickens? That would be better.

 

[faithandfeathers]

I can switch them to the all flock, but it doesn't list a niacin amount either that I remember. Both had niacin in the ingredients list but no % listed. They don't carry duck specific food which is why I have them on this. The only difference I saw was the protein %. Feather Fixer being 18% and all flock being 20% or 22%. They carried duck food for a very short time and then stopped stocking it.
With this happening, I am thinking that I may need to try harder to find a feed store that would be willing to order it for me. Everyone else seems to be doing fine. I guess my little Puffy is just more susceptible. I have 22 ducks.

 

[Eggcessive]

@Miss Lydia who helps a lot of duck questions, has not had power for a few months due to the hurricane, but she and others use nutritional yeast in the feed to give more B vitamins including niacin. You can buy it in bulk or at the grocery, and just sprinkle on some of the feed with a little sprinkle of water to help it stick. Here are some to choose from:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCMNBZP...=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Bragg-Premiu...cphy=9006725&hvtargid=pla-2281435182378&psc=1

 

[Evadig]

With this happening, I am thinking that I may need to try harder to find a feed store that would be willing to order it for me. Everyone else seems to be doing fine. I guess my little Puffy is just more susceptible. I have 22 ducks.

Can you yourself order it, maybe through Chewy or something?

Is Puffy your only Pekin?

 

[faithandfeathers]

Can you yourself order it, maybe through Chewy or something?

Is Puffy your only Pekin?

No, I have 4 pekins, 3 girls and a drake.

 

[faithandfeathers]

Very slow going here. She seems to have some strength in her legs but no balance, and they tend to slide forward out from under her. She does enjoy bath time. She can swim and move freely in the water.

 

[Turkens13]

I'm sorry to hear about your Pekin girl. It sounds like she’s having a tough time, but you're doing the right things by moving her to a warmer place and giving her easier access to water. Here are a few steps to help her:

• Hydration is key: Since she seems dehydrated and has watery poop, it’s very important to make sure she’s getting plenty of fluids. If she’s not drinking enough on her own, you might want to try offering water with a bit of electrolytes (you can find poultry electrolytes at farm stores, or use a pinch of salt and sugar in water as a temporary solution). You can also try gently syringing water into her beak if she’s not drinking enough on her own.
• Check for any injuries: Since she can’t stand, make sure there’s no injury to her legs or feet. If her legs look weak or swollen, it could be a sign of something like bumblefoot, or an injury that’s causing pain. If you can’t find an injury, it might be a sign of something like a vitamin deficiency.
• Vitamin B and E: Ducks can sometimes develop leg weakness from vitamin deficiencies, especially vitamin B (niacin) and E. You can try supplementing with niacin (often in the form of crushed niacin tablets or a liquid supplement), or you can also try giving her some scrambled eggs to boost her B and E vitamin intake.
• Monitor for signs of infection or illness: Watery poop and dehydration can also be signs of infection or digestive issues, like parasites. If she continues to be lethargic, has trouble standing, or her condition doesn’t improve, you may want to take her to a vet for further examination.
• Comfortable environment: Continue keeping her warm and comfortable. Keep the water accessible for her, but if she’s having trouble reaching it, try placing it in a shallow container or a dish she can reach from where she’s resting.

It’s good that she's eating and drinking, but if her legs don’t improve or her condition worsens, a vet visit would be a good next step.

 

[faithandfeathers]

She's definitely not lethargic. She's pretty mad that her legs aren't working correctly. Still giving the vitamins daily. Hoping to see some signs of improvement soon. .