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[ems123]

We have recently been on holiday leaving our 3 week old ducklings with the breeder where we purchased them. When we returned, the small black east india duckling had started to develop feathers but seemed to have wing feathers at a strange angle. The farm told us that this was just because the feathers were coming through but 2 weeks on, the poor duck is fully feathered and it hasnt got any better. I spoke to a vet today who said it may be poor diet but we have been feeding all of the ducklings on first chick crumb then growere pellets from the brreder. Can anyone help?

[Sara-W]

I think that this is a condition called "angel wing" where the last joint of the wing is twisted and the wing feathers point out instead of laying against the body.

I don't think that it is serious or causes the duck any pain/distress and I'm sure that something can be done. I have read about this but can't quite remember what the treatment was (I expect someone else will be along shortly who knows ) , I will try to find out, hope that this helps

[miller30]

Hi yes this is angel wing my parents own a khaki campbell that has this who is called angel it causes them no pain and they can still have a normal life you just wouldnt use this duck for breeding other than this it should be fine.

[Guest]

Hi

Ducks can get a droopy wing but shouldnt cause it any bother, perhaps if once its bigger may be worth getting the lower feathers trimmed to lessen the drag(if it does need it doing??)

 

As long as its happy. Growers pellets should be fine or even layers too, they probably dont need the crumbs now(suprising what a duckling can swallow pellet size from a few days old)

 

good luck

indie

[Redwing]

If a duckling has Angel Wing you can strap the wing to its side to train the wing back to a normal shape

[Mayo]

Hi ems123,

 

My rescued muscovy had the same problem several weeks ago - starting to look obvious when he was about four weeks old. Within a couple of weeks one wing was touching the ground and the other obviously "slipping". The left wing is often worse than the right, but I have no idea why.

He was cured within two or three weeks simply by adding grain to the diet. (Presently I'm feeding him 50% growers to 50% mixed grain although plain wheat would probably do just as well). This reduces the amount of protein in the diet which can be a contributary factor in the condition.

Other authorities seem to think that it may be hereditary, but a change to his diet may be worth a try.

 

Good luck. Do let us know how you get on.

 

M.