Duckling head deformity

[TheSmallestEgg]

Well only thing to watch for if Grape turns out to be female is mating that would not be good with her lil head like that.

Other than that though is she acting normal like the rest of the ducklings?

Grape acts completely normal, is very very social and attached to the other ducklings, and enjoys swimming and sleeping with them. The only thing is, he’s smaller then the rest. I know he’s the youngest but I even suggested that we try and offer food separately away from the rest, even though I’ve seen him eat and drink, but anytime he’s alone he cries.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That's great to hear. Bless they do get very attached to each other. I see it here with mine. So sweet.

 

[TheSmallestEgg]

Hello again backyard friends. I know we’re experiencing some bad gateway errors right now, but to lighten the mood ( and hopefully it posts) here’s the little guys today. The ones of front—so chubby. There’s little Grape in the back

 

[Jpat]

View attachment 1457171 Hello again backyard friends. I know we’re experiencing some bad gateway errors right now, but to lighten the mood ( and hopefully it posts) here’s the little guys today. The ones of front—so chubby. There’s little Grape in the back

Oh my god thats adorable

 

[Miss Lydia]

That sure is adorable, I love them all, so precious little things

 

[TheSmallestEgg]

I finally go home today and can go check on them in person. I’m so excited that Grape is almost 2 weeks old.

 

[harmonymw]

I love Grape and his little grape jelly blob on his head.

 

[TheSmallestEgg]

Guys!!!! I have AMAZING NEWS. I have teared up, honestly I was so happy when I came home. I’m attaching some head pictures of Grape. His head spot had completely healed. No redness at all. The top is lightly scabbed. It’s just like a hairless light bump now. The consistency has changed and it no longer feel like a blister. It now feels like the skin on chicken feet. Grape is small. Not by much but it’s really clear in the bill and feet. I’m extatic though because other then the spot, he looks and acts exactly the same. Oh and, they’re the sweetest things. I am so so happy.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That is some great, fantastic, awesome news.

That little head looks great!! Congrats!!

 

[Sarkchick]

View attachment 1458801 View attachment 1458803 Guys!!!! I have AMAZING NEWS. I have teared up, honestly I was so happy when I came home. I’m attaching some head pictures of Grape. His head spot had completely healed. No redness at all. The top is lightly scabbed. It’s just like a hairless light bump now. The consistency has changed and it no longer feel like a blister. It now feels like the skin on chicken feet. Grape is small. Not by much but it’s really clear in the bill and feet. I’m extatic though because other then the spot, he looks and acts exactly the same. Oh and, they’re the sweetest things. I am so so happy.

That is the best possible news. I'm so happy for you and Grape. Makes all your hard work and days of worry all worth while.