What The Heck Is This?

[Buttercup725]

Dill is 2 weeks old and I just noticed this yellow spot near his tail. He’s eating, drinking, and pooping just fine, and is pretty active and talkative. I’m new to younger ducklings and am lost as to what this could be. Anyone know what this is or could be?

 

[talliejo]

I had something similar on one of my chicks this past spring. I had no clue and asked a local chicken farmer. They weren’t entirely sure either but suggested it could be a feather feather quill coming in? I know, not very helpful but my chick did grow out of it anyway and it wasn’t anything to worry about.

 

[Buttercup725]

I had something similar on one of my chicks this past spring. I had no clue and asked a local chicken farmer. They weren’t entirely sure either but suggested it could be a feather feather quill coming in? I know, not very helpful but my chick did grow out of it anyway and it wasn’t anything to worry about.

Thank you! I was thinking the same thing. It seems irritating to him when I tried to take a closer look.

 

[Animal-lady7]

All of our ducklings have it I believe it is some kind of an oil gland to water proof feathers or something? But not dangerous.

 

[Animal-lady7]

All of our ducklings have it I believe it is some kind of an oil gland to water proof feathers or something? But not dangerous.

It’s an oil gland used for preening and is very important for water proofing feathers!

 

[Buttercup725]

It’s an oil gland used for preening and is very important for water proofing feathers!

Thank you! I knew they have oil glands to waterproof their feathers. The heat lamp hit the right spot and was noticeable so I immediately freaked.

 

[Buttercup725]

Thank you! I knew they have oil glands to waterproof their feathers. The heat lamp hit the right spot and was noticeable so I immediately freaked.

Now that I know what to google, it all makes sense now. Thanks for helping!

 

[ruthhope]

Generally known as the preen gland! Glad you now know and you duckling is just fine!

 

[Animal-lady7]

Thank you! I knew they have oil glands to waterproof their feathers. The heat lamp hit the right spot and was noticeable so I immediately freaked.

Haha all good glad I could help