Crooked Tail?

brairgirl

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Aug 7, 2012
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How does a duck get a Crooked tail?
Here is Web.

She is the Crested Mallard/Rouen.





BTW. The Drake no longer chases her around because when ever either of the drakes bothers Blueberry's (Goose) buddies he/she goes after them and starts plucking feathers.
 
It could be wry tail. I have a young cockerel that has wry tail. It makes the tail stand to one side. My bird is so bad its 45 degrees to his body when down and 90 when its up. Its genetic from what I understand. it can cause problems for laying hens, but Im not sure about ducks. I would not breed her just to be safe.
 
Well, i am not sure about her having a wound.. but her tail should be straight behind her,not all catywampus.


She holds her tail higher than I think she should, and to the side. The other Drakes and Hens hold their tail all straight like so

 
I think if there is no wound and she functioning fine (eating, drinking, preening herself...basically acting like a healthy duck!) I would not worry about it. It makes her unique!
 

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