My duck with deformed bill. Grooming

[BUTT NUGGETS EXPRESS]

I had went to our local co-op to get 2 ducklings. While I was there I noticed a duckling with deformed bill. I wasn't going to get (I'm pretty sure it's a boy)him but after I picked out Di Di and Frizzle I was done. Then I thought what if no one gets him and the place puts him down without giving him a chance. Note: they were 2-3 wks when I got them. So I told the guy I wanted Quasi. I have had them for about 2 weeks now and they seem happy and healthy. BUT with his goof lip I'm afraid he isn't grooming and preening properly. How would I know? If he can't get all the spots properly is there something I can do? Also on a side note if y'all know what they are can you tell me? I'm pretty sure the black one is a runner.

 

[Isaac 0]

@Miss Lydia I thought there was a member on here that had the exact same problem with there duck, do you remember who it was?

 

[Isaac 0]

If the black one stands up tall, its a runner, if it has normal posture it is a Cayuga.

 

[Miss Lydia]

How’s Quasi do with eating? He/she will need a deeper bowl for feed and they need a small bucket or heavy duty bowl for face washing no more chicken waterers.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I’m sorry we’ve had a few ducks like this I’ll look an see if I can find some info.

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threadloom/search?query=Duckling with Bill deformity&tab=618. I don’t have time to read them but this may help in some way.

 

[BUTT NUGGETS EXPRESS]

How’s Quasi do with eating? He/she will need a deeper bowl for feed and they need a small bucket or heavy duty bowl for face washing no more chicken waterers.

Oh no they do have deep feeder the chicken waterer is for the chickens they have 2 xlarge dog water bowls to get in and drink out of u til i finish their pond . During the day they are with the hens. In the evening they are still on my porch in a pen with a light for nights. Thank you for your concern.

 

[BUTT NUGGETS EXPRESS]

How’s Quasi do with eating? He/she will need a deeper bowl for feed and they need a small bucket or heavy duty bowl for face washing no more chicken waterers.

I forgot to answer the eating question. He eats great he uses the bottom bill to scoop it up.

 

[Miss Lydia]

He maybe able to do some preening too. Does he rub his bill and head over his preen gland then wipe it over his feathers and clean his feathers?

 

[BUTT NUGGETS EXPRESS]

He maybe able to do some preening too. Does he rub his bill and head over his preen gland then wipe it over his feathers and clean his feathers?

Yes I he does.