Ducklings feathers aren't coming in

Aka_kristine

In the Brooder
Sep 6, 2017
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So, this is my first time with ducklings so I'm not sure if this is normal or not. Two of my ducks feathers aren't coming if on there wings. I am feeding them chick feed and yeast which is what I read I was supposed to do. Just want to make sure they are ok.
 

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Yup, completely normal! When ducks start to feather their bellies, head, and tail are the first things that feather, Then slowly over time the back and wings will fill out. Now I dont know how old your duck is but based off it's wings i'd say that its not much younger than mine, Maybe a week or two but your duck should look like this for a
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Yup, completely normal! When ducks start to feather their bellies, head, and tail are the first things that feather, Then slowly over time the back and wings will fill out. Now I dont know how old your duck is but based off it's wings i'd say that its not much younger than mine, Maybe a week or two but your duck should look like this for a
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My ducks are about 6 weeks
 

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