Ducklings with red spots!

[Bow8746]

I'm a new user and it took me forever to figure out how to post a forum. lol. I'll get used to it. But my concern today is that recently I've invested in 4 Peking Ducklings and they have recently gained a reddish looking rash at the ends of their wings(elbow) and one is getting a slight red tint along the spine. I'm very concerned. I've read several times on BYC that it could be skin irritation from bedding, not bathing (in which today was their official first bathing day. no soap. Just water.). I'm just worried it my first time with ducklings but not with chickens. Id appreciate any input on the situation.

 

[needlessjunk]

How old are they? Are they shedding their down and starting to get pin feathers?

 

[Bow8746]

I'd have to say their between 1 1/2 -2 1/2 weeks old, and on the feathers i'm not quit for certain because its my first time raising ducklings.

 

[J99]

Wowww this is from
2014 and no one answered her and my ducklings are doing the exact same thing at exactly the same age

 

[Jpat]

Wowww this is from
2014 and no one answered her and my ducklings are doing the exact same thing at exactly the same age

ive noticed it in my ducklings too, But it could be overheating
Are you turning the temps down as they age?
Posting a picture would be best

 

[J99]

I’m trying but they keep knocking down the thermometer and burying it as I figure they should be at 81 degrees right now

 

[Jpat]

i think that is just normal from where down is falling out and the feathers will start emerging, I dont actualy know how ducklings feel but i think growing feathers is sore and itchy like a kid teething
@DuckyDonna

Is there room in the brooder for them to get away from the heat as they need too?

 

[DuckyDonna]

i think that is just normal from where down is falling out and the feathers will start emerging, I dont actualy know how ducklings feel but i think growing feathers is sore and itchy like a kid teething
@DuckyDonna

Is there room in the brooder for them to get away from the heat as they need too?

I've not had this happen to any of mine.......yet. Sorry, I'm no help.

 

[J99]

Yes I have heat light raised and on one side

 

[Jpat]

Yes I have heat light raised and on one side

Keep an eye on it, i have seen it on my own ducklings
its hard not to worry about those cute little buggars!