baby duck with lots of problems

[Debs Flock]

Bless your heart, @pattyhen ! Turbo has come a long way thanks to you, your family & his own strong will.

Can't wait to see pics of him in the harness!

LOL...worm in a wetsuit and kissing his bill off. Giggles galore over here.

 

[pattyhen]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes on Turbo's new boards. He did great in the boards he had plenty of room to move. It looked so cute to see his little crest bob up and down as he walked. These boards are taller and if your sitting all you see is the top of his head. Que Sera was there to keep him moving. I think she thinks she's his trainer. They both got in the bathtub when they come in from PT. More kissy face time for Que Sera and Turbo. He had those little legs pumping while he was swimming. He's getting better with the swimming. I have to make the water deep enough so he can't touch so he can do his swimming. He was wore out when I wrapped him in a towel to dry him off. Of course it's nap time now for both of them.

Hubbie has to make a few minor adjustments to the boards but the first test run went great. Hubbie was standing there smiling watching Turbo make his rounds.


Have a great day all I'm going to join the ducks and take my nap too.

Patty

 

[Smurfbrew]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes on Turbo's new boards. He did great in the boards he had plenty of room to move. It looked so cute to see his little crest bob up and down as he walked. These boards are taller and if your sitting all you see is the top of his head. Que Sera was there to keep him moving. I think she thinks she's his trainer. They both got in the bathtub when they come in from PT. More kissy face time for Que Sera and Turbo. He had those little legs pumping while he was swimming. He's getting better with the swimming. I have to make the water deep enough so he can't touch so he can do his swimming. He was wore out when I wrapped him in a towel to dry him off. Of course it's nap time now for both of them.

Hubbie has to make a few minor adjustments to the boards but the first test run went great. Hubbie was standing there smiling watching Turbo make his rounds.


Have a great day all I'm going to join the ducks and take my nap too.

Patty

That's a great update Patty! I'd love to see Turbo in the tub. I can just imagine his little legs paddling furiously!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Be nice if she could do a day by day video lol not asking much are we.

Happy to hear he did so well in his PT boards and Que Sera was the cheerleader or coach probably both.

 

[pattyhen]

Turbo did 2 1/2 laps this evening. He's even ate by himself outside. I had to keep the teenage chickens away from him. For some reason they think Turbo's food is the best they've ever tasted.

Robbie took a couple of pics of Turbo one in his harness and another one of him standing up with the aid of me. As soon as I can get him to download them I will post them. I wish I would have gotten a pic of them in the tub. They are characters. I'll be glad when Que Sera's feathers come in. She doesn't want anyone to hold her at all. I couldn't even dry her off when she got out of the tub. She just screamed when I put the towel on her. Turbo only has a few tail feathers coming in and he still has all of his baby fuzz. I guess he will be a late bloomer.


Have a good evening all.

Patty

 

[Smurfbrew]

Turbo did 2 1/2 laps this evening. He's even ate by himself outside. I had to keep the teenage chickens away from him. For some reason they think Turbo's food is the best they've ever tasted.

Robbie took a couple of pics of Turbo one in his harness and another one of him standing up with the aid of me. As soon as I can get him to download them I will post them. I wish I would have gotten a pic of them in the tub. They are characters. I'll be glad when Que Sera's feathers come in. She doesn't want anyone to hold her at all. I couldn't even dry her off when she got out of the tub. She just screamed when I put the towel on her. Turbo only has a few tail feathers coming in and he still has all of his baby fuzz. I guess he will be a late bloomer.


Have a good evening all.

Patty

I never thought about growing in feathers as the reason why teenage ducks don't want to be held. It makes sense though. Good insight Patty. Can't wait for the pics!

 

[pattyhen]

Turbo passed away sometime in the early morning. I'm telling you all this with a very heavy heart. I loved the little guy so much. He blessed our lives with his presence. He brought so much joy and showed what determination really is.

Thanks to all of you for your support and understanding and help. Thanks for being there for us. I always told Turbo you have a fan club out there and their rooting for you.

I knew something was wrong when I tried to feed him last night. He wouldn't eat or drink anything. He ate some honey dew yesterday that is the only thing different that I can think of. The rest of the ducks that I can see in the back yard are ok and Que Sera is ok and she ate some too. When he wouldn't eat I wrapped him in a towel and stayed up with him until after 12 last night. He was breathing really hard. I kissed him and told him I loved him and it was ok if he wanted to let go. If there is a heaven for birds Turbo is there walking around and talking in his little squeaky voice.

I don't know what I am going to do with Que Sera. I know she is going to mourn Turbo she loved him so much. She won't let the ducks outside get near her. I guess she will be a house duck. She'll always have a home here and if she decides she wants to join the ducks outside that is her choice.

Please remember us in your prayers I can't quit crying. I'll paint him a little stone with his name on it and we will bury him in the yard. He was a blessing to us all.

Patty

 

[Debs Flock]

Turbo passed away sometime in the early morning. I'm telling you all this with a very heavy heart. I loved the little guy so much. He blessed our lives with his presence. He brought so much joy and showed what determination really is.

Thanks to all of you for your support and understanding and help. Thanks for being there for us. I always told Turbo you have a fan club out there and their rooting for you.

I knew something was wrong when I tried to feed him last night. He wouldn't eat or drink anything. He ate some honey dew yesterday that is the only thing different that I can think of. The rest of the ducks that I can see in the back yard are ok and Que Sera is ok and she ate some too. When he wouldn't eat I wrapped him in a towel and stayed up with him until after 12 last night. He was breathing really hard. I kissed him and told him I loved him and it was ok if he wanted to let go. If there is a heaven for birds Turbo is there walking around and talking in his little squeaky voice.

I don't know what I am going to do with Que Sera. I know she is going to mourn Turbo she loved him so much. She won't let the ducks outside get near her. I guess she will be a house duck. She'll always have a home here and if she decides she wants to join the ducks outside that is her choice.

Please remember us in your prayers I can't quit crying. I'll paint him a little stone with his name on it and we will bury him in the yard. He was a blessing to us all.

Patty

Hugs & prayers for all of you! Everyone there really went above and beyond trying to help Turbo. Thanks for including us in your efforts. My sincerest condolences!

 

[Smurfbrew]

Turbo passed away sometime in the early morning. I'm telling you all this with a very heavy heart. I loved the little guy so much. He blessed our lives with his presence. He brought so much joy and showed what determination really is.

Thanks to all of you for your support and understanding and help. Thanks for being there for us. I always told Turbo you have a fan club out there and their rooting for you.

I knew something was wrong when I tried to feed him last night. He wouldn't eat or drink anything. He ate some honey dew yesterday that is the only thing different that I can think of. The rest of the ducks that I can see in the back yard are ok and Que Sera is ok and she ate some too. When he wouldn't eat I wrapped him in a towel and stayed up with him until after 12 last night. He was breathing really hard. I kissed him and told him I loved him and it was ok if he wanted to let go. If there is a heaven for birds Turbo is there walking around and talking in his little squeaky voice.

I don't know what I am going to do with Que Sera. I know she is going to mourn Turbo she loved him so much. She won't let the ducks outside get near her. I guess she will be a house duck. She'll always have a home here and if she decides she wants to join the ducks outside that is her choice.

Please remember us in your prayers I can't quit crying. I'll paint him a little stone with his name on it and we will bury him in the yard. He was a blessing to us all.

Patty

OH NO!!!!! I'm so sorry Patty.

We all loved him so much too. He had a lots of love and a great life, even though it was short. Thank you so much for doing so much for him and sharing his life with us. You and Que Sera are in out thoughts.

 

[pattyhen]

Hugs & prayers for all of you! Everyone there really went above and beyond trying to help Turbo. Thanks for including us in your efforts. My sincerest condolences!

Thank you Deb.

Patty