Angel Wings

[Sue S]

I just resuced a Muscovy & a Cayuga both are approximately 1 yr old, ( so I was told).
The Muscovy has Angel Wings, can someone please give me some advice on how to help/fix them.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Angel wing has to be corrected while the duck is still growing otherwise it becomes permanent. They will not be able to fly or not well at least, but angel wing otherwise will not affect them. Congratulations on the ducks they are both adorable!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I just resuced a Muscovy & a Cayuga both are approximately 1 yr old, ( so I was told).
The Muscovy has Angel Wings, can someone please give me some advice on how to help/fix them.

About 5 years ago there was a member on the goose forum who said her adult Muscovy had angel wing what she did was wait till fall molt when they molt out their flight feathers and when they started growing back in then she wrapped and it fixed the angel wing. I think it would def be worth trying. In the meantime clip the wings so the duck doesn't catch her wing on anything.
@Sue S

 

[Sue S]

About 5 years ago there was a member on the goose forum who said her adult Muscovy had angel wing what she did was wait till fall molt when they molt out their flight feathers and when they started growing back in then she wrapped and it fixed the angel wing. I think it would def be worth trying. In the meantime clip the wings so the duck doesn't catch her wing on anything.
@Sue S

Without sounding stupid, which part of the wing do I clip??? I don't want to hurt her.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Nope you do not sound stupid
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/clipping-wings-of-muscovy-ducks.1406663/#post-23090581

 

[ruthhope]

About 5 years ago there was a member on the goose forum who said her adult Muscovy had angel wing what she did was wait till fall molt when they molt out their flight feathers and when they started growing back in then she wrapped and it fixed the angel wing. I think it would def be worth trying. In the meantime clip the wings so the duck doesn't catch her wing on anything.
@Sue S

That is interesting, @Miss Lydia . There are 2 dumped muscovy drakes with angel wing on a retention pond near me. One is lilac and they both appeared together, along with a pekin drake, hence saying they were dumped. I have been planning to catch both drakes when they are coming up to molt because I had decided to try and bind the wings as the new feathers are emerging. It might work although the wing joints might hsve been displaced by the weight of the protruding feathers. But I think it is worth a try. The two dumped boys will be far better equipped to survive in the wild if they can gain some flight. I tried to catch the pekin when I first saw him but he was already too wiley for that. He has a couple of female mallards that he bosses around, and they seem very happy . The mallards chose to stay as I assume they can fly

 

[Miss Lydia]

That is interesting, @Miss Lydia . There are 2 dumped muscovy drakes with angel wing on a retention pond near me. One is lilac and they both appeared together, along with a pekin drake, hence saying they were dumped. I have been planning to catch both drakes when they are coming up to molt because I had decided to try and bind the wings as the new feathers are emerging. It might work although the wing joints might hsve been displaced by the weight of the protruding feathers. But I think it is worth a try. The two dumped boys will be far better equipped to survive in the wild if they can gain some flight. I tried to catch the pekin when I first saw him but he was already too wiley for that. He has a couple of female mallards that he bosses around, and they seem very happy . The mallards chose to stay as I assume they can fly

Your the best @ruthhope for all you do for our beloved Muscovy