Ice stuck to duck

[DukesDucks]

I found with problem with my Muscovy ducks this morning. The main drake has a layer of ice stuck on his chest. I'm going to catch him to deal with it. Will it cause problems if I have to clip the ends of some of his chest feathers? Their water dish is deep enough for them to submerge their heads but I'm thinking his is dribbling down then freezing. It is going down to -31c again tonight and I am worried this ice on his chest will cause him to be even colder.
Appreciate any advice on how to remove it, and if there is anything I can do to prevent it. Other than this issue, the flock is healthy.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Just leave it. Happens to my drake every year. Once they go into the coop they usually warm up enough for it to melt. And the times it's been too cold to melt, he's not had any issues.
It will just keep happening.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Just wanted to add that we have similar temps. And, I've dealt with this for years.

 

[WIchickMama]

I have a chicken this is happening to as well, she has big waddles and I think it drips down to her chest and freezes. She has been this way on and off for a month or so, she has been just fine. Agree with @Crazy Maizie it will melt off in the coop otherwise if he is acting ok, then he should be fine

 

[DukesDucks]

Thanks for the advice. This is his 3rd winter and never happened before.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Thanks for the advice. This is his 3rd winter and never happened before.

My drake is a messy boy. I think the older they get, the lazier they get.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Oh and don't forget that ducks have a nice layer of down that keeps them warm.
I wear an old down coat to do chores and even in negative temps, I end up sweating.
I wish my work gloves kept my hands that warm.

 

[DukesDucks]

I never worried about them before and mentioned their extra down coat to others. First time with ice though so thanks again for the reassurance. I can see him from the window where he is out sunning in the run.