I have a question about Muscovy Ducks. Are they supposed to have a crest on the backs of their necks? And also my ducks have mutant wings. Because their primary feathers stick out. Is this normal?
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Muscovy Duck
tworavens
Aug 14, 2004 04:19 PM
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PistashioDuck
Aug 15, 2004 09:34 PM
A crest on the head, yes. But the back of the neck? Well, I have found an image that is the countour of a Muscovy duck, and I can see a crest that sticks from the head.:
http://www.cayaya-birding.com/birdphotos/caimos.jpg
Sounds to me like your Muscovys have Angle Wing. This is caused by too much protien in the duck/goose's diet as a baby. It is a harmless condition, but it makes their wings a bit awkward looking.
Could you please post some photos of your muscovy ducks?
cherrycircus
Sep 17, 2004 05:18 PM
i have 3 muscuvys and all three do have the crest but all of mine have normal huge wings
