Ducks beak growing deformed

[cwatson1]

I have 3 ducks and have had them since they were tiny and they all looked exactly the same. But one of the duck's beak started to grow wierd. The bottom half is normal but his (I'm pretty sure he's a he now) top beak is curving around. It's getting worse as he grows. He can still eat. I think he takes small bites and uses water to wash it down. I really don't know how he does it because it's that bad but he is the biggest of the 3 so I know he's eating! I don't know what to do or if there even is anything to do. Suggestions?? Here he is at around 1 month old I think

 

[Amiga]

I am not familiar with this - I know it happens sometimes.

There may be a nutrient that this duckling needs more of, so I would start putting poultry vitamins in the water twice a week.

Many ducks do fine with malformed bills - as long as they can get food into their mouths. You may want to moisten the feed to make it easier on this one. When wetting feed, one needs to take care not to let it get moldy.

 

[cwatson1]

Okay I'll try that. Thanks!

 

[Alayna734]

How is this duck doing ? I have a baby with the same deformity and am worried about her future

 

[casportpony]

How is this duck doing ? I have a baby with the same deformity and am worried about her future

Welcome to BYC! Can you post some pictures of it? I also have one that looks a lot like this and he does just fine.

 

[Alayna734]

 

[Alayna734]

Here’s my little gal/guy about 3 weeks old and eats and drinks fine ‍

 

[hfchristy]

Here’s my little gal/guy about 3 weeks old and eats and drinks fine ‍♀

I've got a duckling with a similar deformity. I'll try to post a picture, but she's black with a black bill and it's hard to get one where you can see what's going on.
The bill doesn't look TOO bad right now - but it wasn't noticeable at all until she was several days old. It looks like the left side is growing much faster than the right - if the right side is even growing at all.
She's doing okay eating and drinking, but growing much more slowly than the other ducks. Her nostrils seem more like little slits than holes, so I think that may slow her down on eating.
Is there anything that can be done to keep it from getting worse? Or slow down the curve?

 

[Alayna734]

I think just adding extra vitamin b can’t hurt and just making sure he gets enough food. My little special boy rocky is my favorite duck and has the best personality.

 

[Alayna734]

I think just adding extra vitamin b can’t hurt and just making sure he gets enough food. My little special boy rocky is my favorite duck and has the best personality.