Whitecrested duckling has a lopsided puff?

[Rileedale]

ok so this is my very first white crested duckling ever. I don’t know what their hair of poof thing is called so please forgive me if I’m calling it the wrong name. So I got a white crested duckling for metal farms about 3 weeks ago. And it’s poof is covering its eye. I lifted up the poof from its eye and he’s growing feathers under it. I don’t know if this could harm his eye or something? How can I fix this? Is it safe to cut it?? Please help. Btw. These pictures aren’t the best but it’s covering his eye. And I don’t know what to do

 

[acceabex]

Here's some basics about the crest:

- a crested duck has a hole in the skull that's covered with fat
- the fat creates this crest
- don't cut or damage it, you can cause brain damage or death in the duck

I have a few, I make absolutely sure they are not bred as the drake can cause brain damage while breeding.

As far as what to do about a lopsided one, I have no clue. It's definitely not right for it to be lopsided, but I've never dealt with that before.

 

[happy duck]

He is cute! Yes you are right...he is a white crested duck! I don't think what else to do with the crest. I don't think you can do anything with them....but "let it grow". Do you know about the crest tho...if not I encourage you to READ this. There is nothing wrong with owning crested duck but to be sure and really understand them do read this:https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-truth-behind-crested-ducks.707110/

I will be following this tread to see what happens..good luck!

 

[Miss Lydia]

If you examine the crest you should be able to feel the fat layer under the feathers and might be able to do a little trim . Just make sure you know where the fatty tissue is before trimming

 

[Jpat]

hes beautifull haha

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

ok so this is my very first white crested duckling ever. I don’t know what their hair of poof thing is called so please forgive me if I’m calling it the wrong name. So I got a white crested duckling for metal farms about 3 weeks ago. And it’s poof is covering its eye. I lifted up the poof from its eye and he’s growing feathers under it. I don’t know if this could harm his eye or something? How can I fix this? Is it safe to cut it?? Please help. Btw. These pictures aren’t the best but it’s covering his eye. And I don’t know what to do

A duckling with an afro! That's so cute!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Here's some basics about the crest:
- a crested duck has a hole in the skull that's covered with fat
- the fat creates this crest
- don't cut or damage it, you can cause brain damage or death in the duck
I have a few, I make absolutely sure they are not bred as the drake can cause brain damage while breeding.
…

What do you mean by that?
Where are the little afro-ducklings coming from?
Are the ladies given little helmets (Pickelhaube ) before the drakes are cut loose?
I'm confused now, but that's my normal state...

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

He is cute! […] There is nothing wrong with owning crested duck but to be sure and really understand them do read this:https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-truth-behind-crested-ducks.707110/

GOOD GRIEF!
That is as idiotic as breeding cats without fur! Those poor things!
No crested ducks for me ever!
Crested ducks should no longer be recognized as a breed! It's a defect!

 

[CayugaJana]

GOOD GRIEF!
That is as idiotic as breeding cats without fur! Those poor things!
No crested ducks for me ever!
Crested ducks should no longer be recognized as a breed! It's a defect!

I don’t think this post promotes the positive,informative, and educational atmosphere of BYC.

 

[CayugaJana]

There is little you can do about the shape of the crest. I don’t think it looks that bad as far as lopsided. I would just be aware of the fact that it can get yanked on as other members have stated.