Issue with feathers

[Duck mommy 2019]

Thank you very much. I will get that action ASAP.

Thanks and all the best

keep us updated on how he’s doing

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

It is possible the feathers are in poor shape, and full-bound water repellency won't be able to be achieved until the next molt, but the best thing you can do encourage bathing, at least once a day. During cold weather, you may just lightly mist the feathers with a spray bottle, but you want to encourage proper preening.

yes i forgot to add this, you can mostly fix wet feather but it can’t be 100% until molt

 

[Aylesbury]

yes i forgot to add this, you can mostly fix wet feather but it can’t be 100% until molt

Thank you so much. Really appreciate it

 

[Aylesbury]

I agree it may be best to switch them over to an All Flock-type feed since their males, and don't need the amount of calcium found in Layer feed. Over time, feeding them excessive amounts of calcium may cause liver problems, but it's unlikely feeding them excess calcium would affect feather health. If it was a nutritional problem, odds are the other duck would be showing feather problems

Lola has wet feather which is not uncommon in heavyweight breeds. In the cases I've dealt with, it's mostly been due to lack of bathing which often occurs in heavyweight breeds since they tend to be lazier than others, and sometimes don't regularly bathe themselves. If you have a bird with a preexisting health problem, that may predispose them to wet feather.

It is possible the feathers are in poor shape, and full-bound water repellency won't be able to be achieved until the next molt, but the best thing you can do to for the feathers is encourage bathing, at least once a day. During cold weather, you may just lightly mist the feathers with a spray bottle, but you want to encourage proper preening.

Here is info on wet feather, and possible causes, treatment :

http://www.majesticwaterfowl.org/artwetfeather2.htm

Thank you so much for your detailed response. I wish you a wonderful day