Rescued Ducks Needing A Bath!!!

[shawluvsbirds]

More pics of the worse one... She finally started to wash herself. I hear a little wheezing going on to and something's going on with her eyes, I could cry, she is so underweight. She is light as a feather. Her feathers look rough, hard & thin. I have alot of work to do on this one, poor girl.

Oh my! They really were dirty birdies!
So glad you were able to rescue them.
Oh. . you can dry them with a blow dryer on low heat if you want. Just be sure to hold it a decent distance from them so as not to burn them.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Got a blow dryer? Low setting so they don't get burned works well... make sure to stay with them while they are in deep water like that, I can see she isn't floating properly already... plenty of fresh water and food... I would also look into deworming them since they're light and looking ragged... poor babys... keep them quarantined from your others for sure...

 

[blessedx44]

Everyone meet Lydia!!! She is not aggressive at all, very gentle. Shivering through so I'll keep them inside tonight.

 

[Ravynscroft]

 

[blessedx44]

Here's Lucy!!! Finally preening herself and has no problem bathing!!! This one's in much better shape than Lydia and appears to be younger too.

 

[blessedx44]

Finally done.... all bathed and we all survived! This is Lucy's introduction pic!!!

 

[Ravynscroft]

Well done!

 

[Amiga]

Well that is a relief! I thought she would have to just deal with these feathers. She's still in the tub preening pretty good. I have them in the garage but should I put them back in the garage if they are damp? It's about 50 degrees in there, a little chilly. My other flock is outside by the river and they have no problem being in the water when it's this cold.

I would keep them on the warm side (70F or more) for now. They probably cannot keep themselves warm like a healthy duck can - pneumonia is a real risk, I feel. Recently someone I know had to blow-dry an injured duck...The duck LOVED it!

 

[Amiga]

I think I would take a stool sample to the vet and check for worms before treating. I am just feeling very tender for these little ones and I might not want to give them worm medicine if not needed. That said, often ducks in this condition do have parasites. Go with your gut - you are getting some good advice here!

 

[chickens really]

Hello....How nice of you to rescue them. I take in rescues too. I have gotten Ducks in pretty bad shape too. It takes time and proper feed to get them back to beautiful, although they do great. I limit bathing to twice a week at first although provide water for them to preen and wash up in..Gets the oils on the feathers. dry cat food that is fish based is great a couple time a week..The extra protein help with feathers and weight gain.
Best wishes...