Weird Duck Wings

[chippy99th]

Hi, I am not a duck keeper (I have chickens), but I saw a duck at a local park with some very strange wings. Some of her wing feathers were sticking straight out sideways, perpendicular to her body. She didn’t seem to be in pain. She flapped her wings and the feathers were clearly attached, not falling out. I’ve seen her before, this was just the first time I got a picture. Does anyone know what might have caused this? Please let me know if the picture attachments worked!

 

[casportpony]

That's call angel wing.
http://www.duckdvm.com/condition/angel-wing

Lots of possible causes.

 

[casportpony]

 

[chippy99th]

Thank you for the quick responses! I’m sad to learn that not much can be done to fix it, since coyotes live at this park and I’m sure she can’t fly. She has survived this long though, so she’s probably smart enough to stay near the people or on the lake.