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8/28/12 at 8:48am

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What could it possibly be? I have tried wiping it off thinking they were just dirty as they didn't come from the most stellar conditions. They are pekins. We just got 2 ducks and a drake. The drake looks fine, but the females look like they have something all over their bills? I saw some like this at the local fair so didn't really think too much of it but it has me wondering..I can get pictures later if needed

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8/28/12 at 9:16am

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Like dark greenish freckles?

That's normal and a sign of impending laying.

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8/28/12 at 10:17am

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Looks sort of brownish...but I guess it explains it. I know atleast one is laying as I find an egg nearly every morning. I didn't know their bills changed color like that. They also seem to be going through molt..thank you for the info :)