Bald spots on ducklings?

The [EDT: first. I didn't realise there were more pictures under that one] image you linked shows a duckling who appears to be outgrowing her fluff. Her feathers should come in soon. I can't speak for your other ducklings.

EDT: I'd keep an eye on them. Some of those bald areas look a little large for normal maturation. On the other hand, I only have four muscovies, so I wouldn't call myself experienced with their growth patterns.
 
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The image you linked shows a duckling who appears to be outgrowing her fluff. Her feathers should come in soon. I can't speak for your other ducklings.

It was 2 ducklings (I won't have more until the ones in my incubator hatch in midAugust). Good to know they're just growing! I was concern d my chicks were picking on them. Thank you!
 
The [EDT: first. I didn't realise there were more pictures under that one] image you linked shows a duckling who appears to be outgrowing her fluff. Her feathers should come in soon. I can't speak for your other ducklings.

EDT: I'd keep an eye on them. Some of those bald areas look a little large for normal maturation. On the other hand, I only have four muscovies, so I wouldn't call myself experienced with their growth patterns.
Re: your edit

The female (yellow and brown) has a scrape on the back of her neck. I'm thinking part of the baldness may be her trying to get under something, but I'm not sure what. I'm going to have a closer look at their brooder tomorrow and see what I can find
 

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