How to stop over preening

[Greystone farm]

Could anyone help me to stop my ducks from over preening? Their all messing up their beautiful feathers by preening them away.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

I don't know a darn thing about ducks, but is there any way you can check for lice or mites? It could be your little ducks have something going on making them itchy, especially if all of them are doing it.

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

that’s weird, do they have daily access to water?

 

[Greystone farm]

Yes they have access to water. They swim in the pond all day. Thanks for responding so quick! I will definately check them for mites.

 

[Isaac 0]

When you have a question, please don't post multiple threads regarding the same thing, just a different title. We will try to answer your question as fast as we can, making a duplicate thread only complicates things...Thanks.

Sure, you can do a thorough external examination of the ducks, check primarily under the wings, and vent, but seldom do waterfowl come down with ectoparasites. Waterfowl go through two molts a year, one in the early spring, and another in early/late summer. I'm assuming they are molting.

For more information about molting, you can read here.

https://www.ducks.org/conservation/... second molt occurs from fall to early winter.

 

[Greystone farm]

Wow thanks! That makes me feel way better!