Help!!!! Possible angel wing?

[anniele27]

I've already looked up advice and such and what it looks like so I think May month old rueon may have angel wing ): I was hoping for a second opinion and some advice if he does In fact suffer from it. This is my first time raising ducks and I'm very worried.

 

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[anniele27]

Opinions and advice wanted please!!

 

[Learningstill]

It is hard to tell at that age. Most I have had look the same and turn out fine while another did not. I would keep a close eye and if it does not appear to worsen then I would leave it be, but if it does not seem to improve and the feathers come in and the angel wing is more noticeable then wrap the wing in correct position and leave for a few weeks. That usually fixes the problem or improves. Also, I have read somewhere about the niacin level being a factor, not sure how accurate that is.

 

[Finny]

What are you feeding the duck? What percent protein is in the feed? Angle wing is caused by too much protein in their diet. It isn't deadly and easy to fix if the proper feed is given.

 

[Amiga]

I would give it at least five days before doing anything. Wonky feathers are not uncommon in youngsters.

 

[Learningstill]

What are you feeding the duck? What percent protein is in the feed? Angle wing is caused by too much protein in their diet. It isn't deadly and easy to fix if the proper feed is given.

Is that a suspected reason not proven to be the exact cause? I feel like I remember learning that when it happened to one of our drakes. I also remember learning that it is also believed to be genetic which would make sense in our case because all the ducklings ate the same and only one ended up with angel wing. Just wondering thanks!

 

[Going Quackers]

Protein levels is only suspected, nothing is concrete that this the problem, i think many variables and i am unsure it is a single cause, Amiga has advised you well! as it's not uncommon in young feathering in to get floppy feathers.