Cayuga Angel Wing

[CayugaJana]

It sounds like it might be genetic then? At least in this situation?

My uneducated opinion is that it looks that way to me. But diet could probably make it worse.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

My uneducated opinion is that it looks that way to me. But diet could probably make it worse.

What do you feed your ducklings/ducks?
It is my understanding that there is not a clear answer when it comes to angel wing.

 

[CayugaJana]

What do you feed your ducklings/ducks?
It is my understanding that there is not a clear answer when it comes to angel wing.

I feed them Purina all flock raiser. All 5 of them have had the same feed, treats, dirt etc. And the cayugas are smaller than the crosses. Not a whole lot, but you can tell.

 

[casportpony]

I feed mine a turkey starter, and since turkeys need a lot of manganese, I wonder if that's why I never see angel wing or perosis here?

 

[casportpony]

I feed them Purina all flock raiser. All 5 of them have had the same feed, treats, dirt etc. And the cayugas are smaller than the crosses. Not a whole lot, but you can tell.

Maybe someone could call or email Purina and ask them what the manganese content of flock raiser is?

 

[casportpony]

My uneducated opinion is that it looks that way to me. But diet could probably make it worse.

FWIW, I'm not saying it's not genetic in your case. Just curious about the possible nutritional part.

 

[CayugaJana]

Have you seen this?
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This is perosis, but it mentions manganese too.
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I haven’t seen this one so thank you for posting it here!

 

[casportpony]

I haven’t seen this one so thank you for posting it here!

You're welcome!

 

[CayugaJana]

FWIW, I'm not saying it's not genetic in your case. Just curious about the possible nutritional part.

No worries casportpony. It’s really helpful to have all the potential sources and information right in one spot!! I appreciate it.

 

[CayugaJana]

What brand of turkey raiser do you use Cathy?