Wry Neck???

[Russell2000]

This is my Crested Pekin named Bob Ross (though we are pretty sure it's a girl at this point) who is nearing one year old. I dont think I will get another crested after becoming more informed on how they get their floof however still gonna give her the best life I can. I have noticed that she has a very prominent curve in her neck and that she doesnt hold it completely straight (like my standard male pekin that I have) while walking. Has she developed a mild form of wry neck or is this normal? If so what's the best route for correcting it? Thanks a ton! I also know that wry neck can be caused by vitamin deficiency so we feed them purina duck pellet if that helps (we also often mix in cracked corn). Photos attached.

 

[Russell2000]

It does not appear to be causing her any trouble in her daily life, I'm just worried about it worsening.

 

[ruthhope]

Our female crested has a similar kink in her neck. The crest is associated with a midline defect in the skull. I think there are other midline spinal defects that seem more common in ducks with one defect. It's not wry neck as that is a muscle issue. There is nothing to be done about bony defects. Your duck like ours seems to be happy, so don't worry about it. But don't breed from your crested.

I also have a pekin crested drake that is fortunately not affected by a neck deformity. He is a rescue that had been attacked by a raccoon as a duckling. He has enough to contend with as he has a deformed bill, without any other problems

 

[Miss Lydia]

Might help them to have some extra vitamins though. A good poultry vitamin.
Bob Ross is adorable.

 

[Russell2000]

Our female crested has a similar kink in her neck. The crest is associated with a midline defect in the skull. I think there are other midline spinal defects that seem more common in ducks with one defect. It's not wry neck as that is a muscle issue. There is nothing to be done about bony defects. Your duck like ours seems to be happy, so don't worry about it. But don't breed from your crested.

I also have a pekin crested drake that is fortunately not affected by a neck deformity. He is a rescue that had been attacked by a raccoon as a duckling. He has enough to contend with as he has a deformed bill, without any other problems

Thanks for the info!