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My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
I did some research online and it stated that the blood feather should be plucked and pressure put on the wound to stop the bleeding. -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
Oh definitely. I love my boy. I want to keep him the happiest and healthiest he can be. After plucking his blood feather last night I had him wrapped in a towel in bed with me while I put pressure on it to stop the bleeding. He loved it. He just layed there and soaked in the attention and... -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
After reading this it really does not sound like he has lice/mites at all. I checked him thoroughly last night and could not find a thing. I am starting to think he is just moulting. Last night he had a blood feather, I had to pluck the feather out. This is part of the moulting process isn't it... -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
No I don't have any info on ducks. I need it tho. I will look into it. His wings have been like this for atleast a month or 2 now. They were clipped at the vets well over a year ago. They would have grown back by now wouldn't they? I will change his bedding. Should I buy some mite powder and... -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
Yeh he has a few swims in his pond every day. Why is that? -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
I will change the bedding and try some powder. Thanks so much for all your advice. -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
I will have to have a read of his pellet bag when I get home. I will check him over closely, just don't want it to go untreated and me lose him. I will atleast change his straw and bedding. -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
No I never see him plucking his feathers, just his normal grooming procedure after a swim, that's it. I am thinking I might have to treat him for mites/lice just in case. The vets here where I live know nothing about poultry so it's hard. Just to be safe today I think I will have to change all... -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
Can you see them with the naked eye? I might have to change his bedding and give him a thorough check over. -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
This questions might sound silly. But where could he catch mites from? No emotional trauma that I know of. He has a massive backyard and pen so I cannot think of any thing. I highly doubt it anyway. -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
I am not too sure. I have not seen this happen to him before. He has been like this for a couple months atleast now. How often do they molt? -
My pekin drake has lost alot of feathers on wings? Mainly one wing?
Hi, My pekin drake has lost quite a few feathers on his wings, mainly on one though, and they are looking a little mangy, just look like sticks at the end. See picture below. Sorry it isn't very clear. Is this normal ? He is nearly 2 years old. He doesn't live with any other ducks so he isn't... -
Brewers yeast for drakes, how much and how often?
That is so cute. They make amazing pets. Here are some photos of my big boy. -
Brewers yeast for drakes, how much and how often?
Plenty of funny stories on Billy (my drake), he is one crazy little boy full of attitude. Love him to bits. I would never have thought owning a duck would be so amusing and rewarding. Sounds like you have had a rough few days. Lucky the tree fell in the woods though. We are expected to get... -
Brewers yeast for drakes, how much and how often?
Thank you so much. I have been sprinkling a teaspoon over his veges/fruit every second day so that is great. Just wanted to make sure I was doing it right. The fussy little boy wouldn't eat anything with the yeast on it to start, but he is fine now. I just had to cut back the dose and ease him... -
Brewers yeast for drakes, how much and how often?
Hi, I bought brewers yeast for my drake as recommended on here, I mix it in with his pellets or his veges, just curious, how much and how often do I need to give it to him? E.g. 1 teaspoon a week? Or how much? I just don't want to overdo it. Thanks. -
Niacin & brewers yeast
He is showing no symptoms at all. He is happy and healthy, he is 2 years old. I just did some research on his layer pellets and was informed it is not good for him long term. I have now ordered grower pellets online (as you can't buy them locally here), and am purchasing brewers yeast tomorrow... -
Niacin & brewers yeast
Well I have just one male pet duck. And he has been on layer pellets as no where where I live have grower pellets. I have been informed he is lacking niacin by being on layer pellets. I am still trying to get hold of grower pellets online, but in the mean time I am going to sprinkle brewers... -
Question about Niacin and/or Brewers Yeast for Ducks
Thanks. I might just stick to brewers yeast though if niacin is in that, sounds easier than a tablet. :-) -
Niacin & brewers yeast
Thank you. I wasn't sure if you needed both or not. I assume niacin is in brewers yeast? How often do I need to sprinkle it over his food?