Duck bottom is white

[Mandee297]

Hi all I have three female Cayugas. They are 10 weeks old and just moved outside. They’re acting super happy and healthy but I noticed some feathers coming out (is this normal) and also white residue on my other girls bottom. Cause for concern? Both pictures attached.

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

how much space do they have? ive seen the same thing when feed stores put way too many ducks in an area and they don’t have too much space

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Hi all I have three female Cayugas. They are 10 weeks old and just moved outside. They’re acting super happy and healthy but I noticed some feathers coming out (is this normal) and also white residue on my other girls bottom. Cause for concern? Both pictures attached.

That looks like poo all over her bottom! You can take a warm rag and try to clean it off.

 

[Mandee297]

That looks like poo all over her bottom! You can take a warm rag and try to clean it off.

Lol yes I just did it. Never in my wildest did I think I’d be cleaning a duck bum lol. She so good tho. All better !! Thank you

 

[Mandee297]

how much space do they have? ive seen the same thing when feed stores put way too many ducks in an area and they don’t have too much space

Hi! Which issue are talking? White bottom appears to have been poop lolol. I just gave her a little bath and all good. Their run has 63 square feet but they free range with me everyday supervised.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Lol yes I just did it. Never in my wildest did I think I’d be cleaning a duck bum lol. She so good tho. All better !! Thank you

Your welcome! I’m glad she is better! Beautiful ducks you have!!

 

[Mandee297]

Your welcome! I’m glad she is better! Beautiful ducks you have!!

Thank you so much. They bring me such joy during these weird times lol.

 

[DuckWhisperer06]

How old are they? The fuzz around the neck in the second picture looks like baby fuzz, which suggests to me that the feather loss is likely just them getting their adult feathers. They are very lucky ducks to have such a caring owner.

 

[Mandee297]

How old are they? The fuzz around the neck in the second picture looks like baby fuzz, which suggests to me that the feather loss is likely just them getting their adult feathers. They are very lucky ducks to have such a caring owner.

Thanks so much. ! I feel so lucky to have them. They are about 9 weeksishhhh now. I think you may be right. I just overanalyze everything lol

 

[DuckWhisperer06]

Thanks so much. ! I feel so lucky to have them. They are about 9 weeksishhhh now. I think you may be right. I just overanalyze everything lol

Wow, I totally did not read the first post right, lol. That would’ve answered my question. These things are normal to worry about, I know I had a heart attack when our first ducks started molting. It’s all a learning experience, and a wonderful one at that.