Ducks Wings Stick Out?

[awyman]

I have 2 young ducks that wings stick out. Just the ends of them. It doesn’t seem to affect them in any way. Is this normal? Should I do anything?

 

[MagpieDucks]

Most likely Angel Wing. If the duckling is young enough it can be corrected with some vet wrap.

@shawluvsbirds

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I have 2 young ducks that wings stick out. Just the ends of them. It doesn’t seem to affect them in any way. Is this normal? Should I do anything?

Can you post a picture?
Sometimes if they are just getting their flight feathers in they will droop from the weight. . and will be ok.
But if they are bent out or up its probably Angel wing.

 

[awyman]

Can you post a picture?
Sometimes if they are just getting their flight feathers in they will droop from the weight. . and will be ok.
But if they are bent out or up its probably Angel wing.

I’ll get some pictures to tonight. Thank you!

 

[sourland]

Do an on site search on 'angel wing'. Pictures of the condition and suggested treatments will appear.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I'm looking for my favorite wrapping video to post. .

@Miss Lydia
Do you remember what thread that was where the lady posted the video where she wrapped the wings individually instead of the figure 8?
I prefer that method. The other was way to hard on me and the duck.

 

[casportpony]

I'm looking for my favorite wrapping video to post. .

@Miss Lydia
Do you remember what thread that was where the lady posted the video where she wrapped the wings individually instead of the figure 8?
I prefer that method. The other was way to hard on me and the duck.

Is it this video?

That video is from this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/angel-wing-treatment.1252014/

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Is it this video?

That video is from this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/angel-wing-treatment.1252014/

YES!
I just found it too
Thanks!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I would sure like to thank @Vyctoria again for this video! But it looks like She hasn't been on here since August 18

Anyway, this method worked much better for me than an entire body wrap. Just be sure to not pull it TOO tight. .that can hurt them. Just as long as the flights are tucked under and held there.
I actually use medical tape over the vet wrap instead of masking tape. It stays on better. I would unwrap it every 24-48 hours or so and let it breathe. .rewrap if necessary.
Be sure to not let your duck have swimming access with the wrap on it can weigh them down in the water. That's all the info I can think of at the moment.