Why does my duck have feathers growing out of his feet?

[peepsandquacks]

I first thought it was dry skin. So I went to pull it off, but it didn't come off. I looked closer and there are 3 pin feathers growing out of his right foot!, right above his ankle.

Ummm....ok...

 

[agregg15]

Pictures please.

 

[FarmrGirl]

yes! pictures please!! I've heard of extremely rare naked-neck ducks (probably a mutation) but never feather legged... I must see them

 

[maxxsmommy]

what breed are they? my welsh harlequin drakes also have feathers growing out of their legs. not the foot but the legs!!

 

[peepsandquacks]

Rouen. He hasn't been the nicest, so I'm nt sure if I can get a photo. But they are 3 white feathers coming in right above the ankle. They look like vary pin feathers, with a small amount of fluff. He is 6 months.

Maybe that's why he's snotty lol

 

[maxxsmommy]

yeah thats where my ducks feathers are growing too, and there is 3 on each leg?? I am gonna keep an eye out for anyone who knows the answer as to why they have feathers there too

 

[KansasKid]

Most likely a rare mutation????

Now if you can just breed two together and create more feather legged ducks, that would be interesting.

 

[Duckchick2011]

I don't know what they are exactly...though I have heard of ducks that do sometimes grow feathers on their feet...I think its some kind of genetic thing or even a slight defect...I remember someone somewhere once had a similar situation...but I just can't for the life of me remember what the answer was >.<

 

[BorderKelpie]

Neat. I keep picturing a duck with cochin-like feather-y feet. I don't know how well it would be able to swim, but it sure would be interesting to see.
I would love to see pictures.

 

[cat1994]

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x2 that would be so cool!