What’s wrong with my duckling

[Vfeinberg]

Hello! I posted a few days ago about my duckling having some red spot on its wing. Now the back of its neck looks extremely red and irritated. Any suggestions on what it is or what I could do?? The first image is when I first noticed it on its wing, and the second is an updated picture of what I just noticed on its neck.

 

[chickens really]

Looks like the others might be noodling it's down off? Is the Brooder too warm? Do they have enough room?

 

[Kiki]

What are you using as a heat source?

 

[Vfeinberg]

Looks like the others might be noodling it's down off? Is the Brooder too warm? Do they have enough room?

I have been decreasing the temperature in the brooder since they were born, so it shouldn’t be too warm. I currently have them in a large bin, do you have any suggestions on what is better to put them in? I’m keeping them inside since they are so young and we have many hawks outside. I’m scared they will be too small and get out of my outside area.

 

[Vfeinberg]

What are you using as a heat source?

A heat lamp from tractor supply. I’ve been making sure it is proper temps in there for their age, they’re only one week old today. Any other suggestions? I’m open to any and all, I just want them to be comfortable and happy!

 

[chickens really]

I use plastic totes but only heat part of it.

 

[Kiki]

A heat lamp from tractor supply. I’ve been making sure it is proper temps in there for their age, they’re only one week old today. Any other suggestions? I’m open to any and all, I just want them to be comfortable and happy!

What temperature is it heating up to?

 

[Vfeinberg]

What temperature is it heating up to?

Mid to high 80’s

 

[chickens really]

I don't set my Brooder to a specific temperature. I set it to where my Ducklings are content and running around. What type of water container are you using?

 

[Vfeinberg]

I don't set my Brooder to a specific temperature. I set it to where my Ducklings are content and running around. What type of water container are you using?

Yes they are running around in there and seem happy to me. I just saw the one that had the red marks and got worried, but it doesn’t seem to be in any pain. I’m using a circular dish for now that’s deep enough for them to dip their head in. I am open to all suggestions because I’m sure you know more than I do!