Silly question about my calls

[keyt1969]

I have 3 two month old call ducks, one of which is looking a little rough. Most of her feathers look like they're hanging by a string, especially the ones on her sides. My question is, do ducks lose feathers this time of year? I've noticed a lot of feathers around the duck run, but they're all white. This one is mostly black with some white on her chest. I also have two all white females. I'm still fairly new to this duck thing so I didn't know if they lose feathers in preparation for thicker ones for winter?

 

[duckluck]

Well, so far in my experience, some baby Calls can be awfully hard on the plumage...the new chocolate pullet, "Snickers", that I got is pretty rough too but seems to be losing her rough feathers. I also have one youngster who has gotten stuck on his back several times and messed his feathers up pretty good...he'll need to molt before he looks right again.

 

[easttxchick]

Same thing is happening here with my little Calls.
I told my husband the other day I could make a feather pillow out of all of the duck feathers out around their pen.