I'm Confused

[Gutierrez 10]

So my rouen drake has been through some molting once or twice now and for a while, I've wondered if he is supposed to look like this or not. Since I cannot find any info on this topic, I hope to find answers on here, Thanks.
This is him before and after.
Before:

After:

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I believe @chickens really calls that being in eclipse, and it's normal. They go out of breeding condition.

 

[chickens really]

Yes he is in eclipse..
He will grow back his pretty colours next molt.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I never knew this about ducks. Interesting! Thanks for sharing! He sure is pretty... when he's pretty.

 

[Gutierrez 10]

Yes he is in eclipse..
He will grow back his pretty colours next molt.

Thanks