tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post2184773445656765197..comments2024-03-08T05:16:41.496-08:00Comments on Metzer Farms Duck and Goose Blog: Are My Ducklings' Leg Problems Due to a Niacin Deficiency?John Metzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-13775453873760692612019-06-10T11:05:34.528-07:002019-06-10T11:05:34.528-07:00I have added a liquid vitamin B complex to my duck...I have added a liquid vitamin B complex to my ducks diet/water as that is supposed to give a more powerful boost than powdered brewer's yeast. I have also made hobbles with elastic athletic wrap, which works wonderfully, and the duck is able to get up on her own and walk far better, though she's still a little shaky on her legs. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554088579269321391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-71045739638689296722019-06-10T10:45:13.041-07:002019-06-10T10:45:13.041-07:00I believe the platform we use is Blogger. We wish ...I believe the platform we use is Blogger. We wish you the best of luck!John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442739471269002716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-31261209547438796762019-06-10T10:42:37.511-07:002019-06-10T10:42:37.511-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442739471269002716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-91017622027220249622019-06-09T14:14:09.579-07:002019-06-09T14:14:09.579-07:00Admiring the hard work you put into your site and ...Admiring the hard work you put into your site and detailed information you <br />provide. It's great to come across a blog every once in a while that isn't the same <br />unwanted rehashed material. Great read! I've bookmarked your site and I'm adding your RSS feeds <br />to my Google account.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-76986228093764318502019-06-06T21:42:29.674-07:002019-06-06T21:42:29.674-07:00Very good blog you have here but I was wondering i...Very good blog you have here but I was wondering if you knew of any message boards that cover the same topics talked about here?<br />I'd really like to be a part of online community <br />where I can get advice from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest.<br /><br />If you have any suggestions, please let me know.<br />Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-36720862588145853962019-06-06T21:13:02.300-07:002019-06-06T21:13:02.300-07:00Great article. I am dealing with some of these iss...Great article. I am dealing with some of these issues as well..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-53455447070473856142019-06-06T05:19:28.333-07:002019-06-06T05:19:28.333-07:00I dugg some of you post as I cerebrated they were ...I dugg some of you post as I cerebrated they were very helpful very helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-36556866381639879462019-06-06T03:08:39.661-07:002019-06-06T03:08:39.661-07:00Hey there would you mind sharing which blog platfo...Hey there would you mind sharing which blog platform you're using?<br />I'm planning to start my own blog in the near future <br />but I'm having a tough time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal.<br /><br />The reason I ask is because your design and style seems different then most blogs and I'm looking for something unique.<br />P.S Apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-45893304838257382492019-06-05T10:43:02.194-07:002019-06-05T10:43:02.194-07:00It could be she just grew too fast or injured hers...It could be she just grew too fast or injured herself slightly which led to more injury. Two thoughts: 1) put her on a diet. This may be difficult if she is with other birds. Just feed her enough so she cleans it up within 30 minutes once a day - about .35 lbs a day 2) treat her splayed legs by using a twine to tie them the correct distance apart. Good luck!John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442739471269002716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-73547026213431098172019-06-04T19:34:54.742-07:002019-06-04T19:34:54.742-07:00I purchased 3 pekin ducklings from your hatchery, ...I purchased 3 pekin ducklings from your hatchery, via my local grange. They were raised on a no-slip floor - towels with shelf liner. One of the ducklings appears to be a jumbo pekin - guessing because she grew at almost twice the rate of the others. I have added niacin to every meal since they day I got them (1-2 days old ) but at about two weeks old the jumbo stopped walking very much. She was getting huge so quickly, I think it was hard to get up and move around. Now at one month she appears to have splayed legs. They are too far apart when she stands and walks. I let her swim in the bathtub twice a day, and try to get her to walk a bit outside to strengthen her legs, but it's very forced and she sits as soon as possible. It's difficult for her to stand up. It's so sad, she's such a great duck and I'm not sure what else I can do to help her. No problems with the other ducks. Please advise!Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554088579269321391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-25867880063463249982019-04-22T13:59:21.878-07:002019-04-22T13:59:21.878-07:00Great question. No, a curled leg is not typically ...Great question. No, a curled leg is not typically a form of niacin deficiency. It's typically caused by something happening during the hatch. There is time to correct it, however, so long as it is caught soon enough. <br /><br />Using thin and stiff card stock, spread the foot and cut an outline of the foot. Use paper tape to attach it to the foot, making a sort of boot or cast for the foot. Leave it on for a few days, changing it periodically, and the foot should correct itself.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442739471269002716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-30466463155114650542019-04-21T06:23:24.520-07:002019-04-21T06:23:24.520-07:00I have a friend who bought some ducks and guineas ...I have a friend who bought some ducks and guineas from Tractor Supply. The guineas died the next day. One duckling has ONE curled up leg. Is this a sign of niacin deficiency? What is a possible problem if ONE leg curls up? Or is this the first step, and the other will soon curl up too? Thanks.Krystina S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15676385486895176979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-20509889574474701482019-04-08T10:44:32.445-07:002019-04-08T10:44:32.445-07:00How old is she? Have you been splinting the legs l...How old is she? Have you been splinting the legs like you would with splay leg?John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442739471269002716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-7990407758959901492019-04-04T17:12:40.972-07:002019-04-04T17:12:40.972-07:00I have a duckling and have been giving it 5mg of n...I have a duckling and have been giving it 5mg of nicin and a meal worms and she is still really bow legged and we have been doing this for about 3-5 days <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920130747933120342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-83900613160361968652019-03-27T10:31:37.825-07:002019-03-27T10:31:37.825-07:00I have never heard about animals not being able to...I have never heard about animals not being able to digest/use human feed supplements. My understanding was that human supplements are "cleaner" and more refined since humans are using them - not animals (lower standards for non-human animals). So I would think either type of supplement would work. I would say most poultry feed has sufficient niacin -otherwise almost every duck out there would have leg problems as most people use chicken feed for their ducks and geese. The nutritional needs of ducks are the same whether they are grown for meat, pets, eggs, bug eaters, show purposes, etc. Good questions.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442739471269002716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-35646643025604117142019-03-26T20:18:30.107-07:002019-03-26T20:18:30.107-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Samanthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-22331249503280150452019-03-26T13:37:05.840-07:002019-03-26T13:37:05.840-07:00I’m very confused. I see that you are recommending...I’m very confused. I see that you are recommending yeast and human supplements for correcting niacin deficiencies but I’m being told that ducks can not process supplements that are intended for humans because human supplements contain things that ducks can not break down/digest. I was told to stay away from anything that isn’t strictly for animals because it could do harm. I was also told ducks need 55mg of niacin daily for life, but that no feed has that requirement so the need to supplement with things like rooster booster is necessary. It’s also been said that raising ducks for meat differs from raising ducks as pets, but since they have the same nutritional requirements would people - no matter what the ducks are being raised for - be on the same page regarding their care and feeding? Can you help clear up my confusion? CTDuckMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023838403664830646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-47272177208604712432019-02-14T19:10:26.381-08:002019-02-14T19:10:26.381-08:00Thank you so much! That is what I thought the adv...Thank you so much! That is what I thought the advice was saying but wanted to make sure I shouldn't be doing more.Leonardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-77915211065317025072019-02-12T09:08:37.141-08:002019-02-12T09:08:37.141-08:00Hi Leonard. After they are fully grown the niacin ...Hi Leonard. After they are fully grown the niacin is not required. The niacin is what helps during their growth period. If you have a duck with leg problems and is full grown, however, then niacin will not have an effect.<br /><br />Hope this helps! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. You can also call our office at 1-800-424-7755.<br /><br />Thanks!John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442739471269002716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-38094707039812755572019-02-11T15:42:32.629-08:002019-02-11T15:42:32.629-08:00I know this is an old topic, but I am new to ducks...I know this is an old topic, but I am new to ducks! It is not clear to me if the supplemental niacin is to be given their entire life or just early on in the growth, or until they reach adult size?<br /><br />I ask because I have a continuous problem of lame ducks. Most times they heal up on their own, but I have one now (separated from the rest) that is not in good shape. I am not sure if it is an injury from rough mating (they have all been females, not a single male) or if the get injured as they enter/leave their house.<br /><br />Hope you can clear it up for me! Thank you for all the great information on your web site!Leonardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-9396080527792836792018-07-10T08:07:30.663-07:002018-07-10T08:07:30.663-07:00I'm glad our information is what you are looki...I'm glad our information is what you are looking for. We have several links in the blog that will take you to pages for more information. Our resources include those found in the links, fellow waterfowl breeders, and over 35 years of experience. Let us know if you have any questions.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-62240625087775049622018-07-07T11:24:04.649-07:002018-07-07T11:24:04.649-07:00I'm not sure where you are getting your info, ...I'm not sure where you are getting your info, but great topic.<br />I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more.<br />Thanks for great info I was looking for this information for <br />my mission.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-13465766126369755052018-07-02T08:07:32.773-07:002018-07-02T08:07:32.773-07:00Normally they only need the supplemental niacin fo...Normally they only need the supplemental niacin for several weeks - during that time they are growing extremely fast. As long as there is not an injury, there is not much you can do except provide an excellent feed. Sometimes they recover completely and sometimes they don't.John Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-75246641494823050602018-07-02T08:05:07.823-07:002018-07-02T08:05:07.823-07:00I am glad your little Chocolate Runner perked up! ...I am glad your little Chocolate Runner perked up! Niacin might help with injuries, too. Normally it is recommended for long term nutritional needs but it wouldn't hurt, I am sure, for injuriesJohn Metzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103027096519025445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444124598415048280.post-32999600629258186122018-06-18T09:13:25.216-07:002018-06-18T09:13:25.216-07:00John Metzer, You are a dear man for helping us all...John Metzer, You are a dear man for helping us all out with our questions. I am in North Florida and it is so hard to find a good duck crumble. I started out with Game Bird Feed. Now have switched over to Dumor 20 percent non medicated that I can usually get at Tractor Supply. I have a little chocolate runner duckling got stampeded from others, geese and chickens when I came out of the door with the Mealworms for a snack !! I had run out of Niacin capsules, so I used Enfamil Poly Vi Sol infant vitamin drops = which has some vitamins in it. He was like a rag doll. Squirted some infant vit drops in his little beak...tried to get some water in him, laid him in a dog crate on some hay and thought he was a goner! Next morning, he was up and walking and is just fine !! I really think Niacin is helpful for injuries too ?? Thanks for being here John !!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com