Drop wing?

DarklingDucks

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May 29, 2025
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Does this look like drop wing or the beginning of angel wing to anyone?
My ducks are coming up on five weeks so I just want to catch it as soon as possible if so! She will get her wings tucked up more tightly some times but hers definitely are much more “dropped” than her sisters. She is also the runt and we’ve had some other minor issues with her.
 

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I agree with wait and watch. Those new feathers are heavy and she is lacking the strength to keep them up. But, they aren’t turning with angle wing yet. Also make sure she gets lots of exercise (swim time especially). Moving builds muscle.
 
Okay! Their food has the suggested protein and niacin in it but she does also get a niacin supplement because shes had some leg issues. They get a swim session daily and run around with each other constantly as ducks do lol! I will keep an eye on it for now I just wasn't sure if it was normal for them to hold it lower like that without it be from drop wing.
 

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