Walking on flat legs from hocks

[Elsaquack]

Please help, my poor Elsa (girls named Disney and boys named marvel) is walking on her hocks. I at first thought niacin but even with a higher dose she seems to be getting worse. She doesn’t use her feet at all really and is struggling to get around. She walks with her legs completely flat to the floor. Any advice welcome
Thank you

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Welcome To BYC.
I'm sorry about your Duckling. The article below may be helpful to you.

In the meantime, try to get a video of her actions (Upload Video To YouTube And Provide A Link). Tell us what you are feeding as well.

Hopefully others that keep Ducks can chime in with some suggestions.
@shawluvsbirds @Quatie @HollowOfWisps
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/niacin-deficiency-in-waterfowl.75862/

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Welcome to BYC!
A little bit more information will help us be able to better pinpoint what may be happening.

1. What feed are they on?

2. You said you dosed with niacin?
a. What brand/dose?
b. How long have you been dosing her for?

3. How long ago did this start?

 

[Quatie]

Since it is walking on it's hock joint. You will also want to see if it is a slipped tendon. You should feel it to the left or right of the joint. It will otherwise feel smooth. You can compare it to the other duck. The joint is also usually swollen.

 

[Quatie]

@Elsaquack how is the duckling doing?