Missing feathers?

[Jackanddianesmom]

Me again with another question...
One of my ducklings seems to be missing feathers, or "fluff" since she doesn't have her feathers yet. She's missing some by her eye that my boyfriend said she was scratching and thats why they were missing there, but I've noticed her wings are looking bald in small spots and her tail doesn't have feather like the other two ducklings do. These are the pictures I have i can take more if needed. They eat natures best organic feed duck crumbles and I give them poultry cell in some of their water. Their water bowls are deep enough to clean their bills and eyes. And have access to water and food at all times. This was also the duckling that was really sick when we first got her. So Idk if that has something to do with it. Their poop looks normal sometimes I see one or two that is darker brown and more watery but for the most part normal. Just wanna know if this is a sign of something, or if this is just normal for some ducklings! Thanks in advance!!!

 

[Ratchnick]

Normal i say.

 

[Ratchnick]

But keep an eye on the eye to make sure it does not get worse.

 

[Jackanddianesmom]

Also.... I've noticed some sneezing, they get clean water and food several times a day, and I clean their pen out 2/3 or even 4 times a day depending on how messy it gets. I also have a pantong duck when she sits under the light. I know sneezing isn't normal, but idk what else to do that im not already doing.

 

[Jackanddianesmom]

Panting *

 

[CrazyDuckDude816]

The missing feathers have to do with the ducklings picking at each other. It's normal my ducklings did the same. It's fine and once they feather out they'll be perfect. If they are panting they are too hot. I would reccomend moving the heat lamp further away from them to cool down. At about three weeks I would just remove the lamp and keep them inside the house at at least 60 degrees. Sneezing is due to their nostrils being dirty. They need high enough water to rinse out ther nostrils, hebce why they are so messy. Just make sure to put the water over a tray to prevent too much mess. Hope this helps!