Could my duckling have dwarfism?

[TashaFrancois]

Last month we got 4 ducklings just a couple day old. A blue Swedish, a mallard, and 2 Cayuga. They are all sexed female. At that time the blue Swedish was the largest. Even twice the size of the mallard. But now the Cayugas are twice her size and even the little mallard is bigger than her. I thought she might not be eating well so I made her special nutrient rich snacks and water. Anything I should look into. Oh, and she is not deform or out of proportion at all.

 

[PirateGirl]

Even though their sizes vary, does their development otherwise seem the same? Do they act the same? Do they have roughly the same amount of adult feathers?

 

[TashaFrancois]

Even though their sizes vary, does their development otherwise seem the same? Do they act the same? Do they have roughly the same amount of adult feathers?

Yes. She is also the only one who lets me pick her up and snuggle.

 

[TashaFrancois]

Anyone?

 

[Squishychicken]

Pics of size comparsion?

 

[TashaFrancois]

Pics of size comparsion?

Will do this evening. It’s just so weird because the others are growing like normal just like my adults did. She also seems a lot less playful.

 

[TashaFrancois]

Finally took a video. What do you think?

 

[TashaFrancois]

Ples Halp!

 

[TashaFrancois]

@drumstick diva
@HuffleClaw
@Cayuga momma

 

[MallardMomx2]

That is definitely strange, but I’m stumped! I do have to say though, you have some beautiful babies!! I’ve also never seen a crested mallard- beautiful!! Best of luck with your blue swedish, I’ll be following the thread!