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  1. BelovedBirds

    Wet belly feathers

    I read through the "vet source", and I still do not agree. And I'm sorry, but not every vet is correct. I'm sure if I searched I could find a vet who agrees with my views, too. As for the article itself, the reason for dish soap is not stated, which is dissapointing since I'm open to learning...
  2. BelovedBirds

    Wet belly feathers

    Nope, never had to deal with it. But I have read up on it, it's common sense that using something that strips oils, on bird in need of its natural oils- is not helpful. I'm not saying to never use it, but I have read repeatedly that it is not something to do routinely, or for this kind situation...
  3. BelovedBirds

    Wet belly feathers

    100%! Well said. As far as I'm aware, dawn dish soap should only be used to remove harmful oils, which is very rare- perhaps when waterfowl come into contact with some kind of oil spillage?- I haven't even seen a situation personally where this is applicable.
  4. BelovedBirds

    Wet belly feathers

    Dawn dish soap will not help wet feather, wet feather is caused by ducks being unable to spread their natural oils- using dish soap will strip them of their oils, and make them less waterproof. That doesn't help. The reason for wet feather has to be adressed, why is the duck unable to make...
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