Can anyone confirm Angel Wing before treatment please?

[Missjlee4377]

Hi new duck momma here, I have 9 6 week old ducklings, some are Pekings, some are Indian Runners, most are crosses I believe. It's been an absolute joy!!

These two have a wing each that seemed "heavy" about a week ago. It's gotten much better, but I'm concerned that my chicken egg (long story) and brown fella might need to be wrapped for a few days. Just looking for a confirmation before I stress them before treatment, we're in the middle of a heatwave now and I dont want to cause undue stress.

Neither wing is cockeyed or pulling away from the body, they're just not quite tucked. Am I fretting over nothing? Is this a mild case that will rectify itself? Is this just the way ducks grow?

They're not super imprinted and bonded with me, pictures can be difficult as it's only me but I hope that's a good enough shot. Can definitely try to take again. I will have an assistant for the wrap.

I also have this guy, who seems complete opposite? His wing tips are peaking out from the back? Just wanted to know if that's normal or something I should take care of, and how?

I was hoping to move everyone outside to the duck house and run to start making acquaintances with the other lawn dinos (safety first, they will be separated for a while before mingling is allowed) just a last once over to make sure they're ready.
Thanks for your time!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I personally don't see Angel wing. When the heavy flight feathers come in it can be uncomfortable, and they don't have the strength to hold them properly. With angel wing the last joint turns outward.

 

[Isaac 0]

I agree.

Their flight feathers also look to be almost fully matured, if angel wing was to be effecting your birds the feathers would have already started to point outwards much earlier when the feathers were full of blood (Pin feathers).

 

[Missjlee4377]

Thank you both. That's what I was hoping but I was getting a little concerned and would rather be safe than sorry!