[tomz1363]

My cayuga drake's feathers are not waterproof.Is this common in drakes or is there something wrong with him?

[Paul Plots]

And.... Welcome to the forum tomz1363. 

Please do feel free to drop in to the Welcome section and introduce yourself. It's a fairly friendly place and I'm sure someone will come along and give you  a sensible an answer fairly soon.

Personally I know nothing about ducks (?) and thought the question was about some sort of kagool so I was going to say that you can get a spray to re-waterproof them.... then decided I had got hold of the wrong end of the stick   

[Paul Plots]

its called wet feather, keep him away from mud, and when he next moults his new feathers should be waterproof

That was quick! 

[tomz1363]

thanks for all your help guy's , it wouldn't let me sent personal message so i hope you see this.Ive just read up on wet feather, thanks for leading me in the right direction the information was very helpful.

[Paul Plots]

You have to make a few more posts before Personal Message facility kicks in.

Good luck with the water-proofing. 

[Kate and her Ducks]

Sometimes they get wet feather if they are not preening properly which they usually do after a bath. Lots of fresh water will encourage him if this is part of the problem.