Mallard Turning Into Mini "Vulture".

[restelle]

Hi,

Here's Molly again. She'll be 14 years old in 2 weeks. I have taken her to an avian specialist and they are stumped.

She is bare skin bald under both wings, around her legs, and as you can see in the photo, her neck is bald.

Skin is baby smooth and has no irritations.

Her behavior and activity is the same as it was years ago.

What could cause this? Has anyone ever dealt with a situation like this?

She has been treated with Ivermectin and has no mites or lice. She's always been an indoor pet.

Thanks for any ideas!

 

[nuthatched]

Could just be age.

 

[restelle]

Could just be age.

I was wondering if that's the case...

Thanks for responding!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I was wondering if that's the case...

Thanks for responding!

I think so. Kind of like balding humans.

 

[CoopBoots]

She is precious. 14?! That's amazing! Hats off to both of you. You must have a very special bond.

 

[restelle]

I think so. Kind of like balding humans.

Makes sense since she is otherwise perfectly healthy and talks a ton.

 

[restelle]

She is precious. 14?! That's amazing! Hats off to both of you. You must have a very special bond.

Yes, she is the child I never had and a gift from heaven.

Thank you!

 

[restelle]

She is precious. 14?! That's amazing! Hats off to both of you. You must have a very special bond.

Oh yeah, her birthday was July 18, 2010 and she's been with me every day since hatching.

I don't work, so I have always had the time to care for her and sing her little songs.

 

[Insnesnakos]

I don't know but I hope she can still keep her neck warm 14 years is a long time for a duck

 

[restelle]

She lives indoors and has a window for sunlight and a heating pad that's always on for if she gets too cold.

When she tucks her bill under wing to nap, her bald neck can't be seen.