Duckling with a bald spot

[Percipen]

This little one is a cayuga/blue runner mix that hatched a week ago. She had a bald spot on her back when she hatched and I figured it would start filling in by now, but it is still just bare skin...has anyone had this happen before? I worry that she wont be able to live outside as an adult bc she wont have the proper insulation

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hopefully once she starts losing her down and actual feathers come in that place will be covered. Aren’t they precious

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Ducklings go through all sorts of changes and lose feathers before growing out their adult feathers, I wouldn't worry about it. Just enjoy your 2 cuties.