clucking mad woman Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 hi my three little darlings(actually very big and noisy birds now) seemed to have grown all ther feathers and were looking gorgouse have started molting from the breast area is this normal the were born 14.2.09 they are in a ducklu that is cleaned very regularly every couple of days actually as they re messy and smelly .i dry it all with a towel is this normal (moulting in young ducklings???)i have tried googling but can only find articules on adult duck moulting on the plus side we are innundated with birds of all kinds pinching the feathers for their nests which is quite a sight. any advice gratefully recieved anxious mum michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 It does sound very odd to be moulting as such a young age, and I don't know what to suggest Have you tried the Practical Poultry forum? - they have a clinic section on there and someone may be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucking mad woman Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 ducklings have regrown their feathers,not a mite in sight . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm glad to hear that they're doing well Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
