Feathers not drying! Duck not using oil gland.

[RebinNH]

That's good to know. We all need to try to eat organic if we are to continue to have the choice!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Agree!!
https://www.organicfacts.net/romaine-lettuce.html

 

[RebinNH]

Agree!!
https://www.organicfacts.net/romaine-lettuce.html

Now this duck has become broody! As of this AM, she will not come out of the coop and is hiding under the shelf I have with her wings spread out. She squeeks at me when I come near and the drake guarded her at first - until I guess he got hungry and decided to give up. Should I put on heavy gloves and brace for a fight from her when I take her off the eggs?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I would she may fight you, none of mine have ever actually attacked but I have had them pinch the daylights out of my hand and arm.

 

[RebinNH]

I removed the 2 eggs and surprisingly she didn't fight. Just squeeked. But that said she is not coming out. Still sitting there. Should I pick her up and remove her from the coop?

 

[Miss Lydia]

If you haven’t already do it and tear up the nest.

 

[Luv Ducks]

She might be trying to avoid that drake that is abusing her also. I would keep him away from her for the time being. I have never had any with wet feather but have had them look bad while they were doing their molt. I hope she continues to improve for you.