Ducks pumping wings

[BeccaV]

Hi everyone. Today all of my ducks are pumping their wings. They're doing it while standing and while sitting. It's almost like a twitch. Why do they do that? I've never seen them do it before. Should I be worried?

 

[Poultrybonkers]

is it hot out?

 

[BeccaV]

is it hot out?

It's 73 degrees. Kind of muggy... but in South Louisiana this is a dream compared to the 100 degree, 100% humidity we'll be having in a couple months.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

My ducks do that to when it is warmer outside. I assume it is pumping indeed: Pumping colder air through their thick feathers to cool down.

 

[Isaac 0]

Mine do it right after they get out of the water on a nice sunny day, my heavier breeds do it more often and I assume as ( @WannaBeHillBilly ) said, its to keep themselves cool.