Rescued Ducks Needing A Bath!!!

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They look great. Looks like you’ve gotten some weight on them. Good work. :thumbsup

Yes, I'm trying! :D A long way to go though, they're still mostly feather weight. :( I think they'll eventually eat more feed when I decrease their lettuce. They wouldn't eat anything at first but lettuce, now they're eating a little more feed and a little less lettuce.
 
Hey Blessed X44 maybe Lydia just needs a good old fashioned molt, here that usually takes care of wet feather. Hopefully with good TLC and time she'll be looking as good Lucy.

I def wouldn't let them go in the river till you see improvement in Lydias feathers where water is beading and running off.

Merry Christmas!! :hugs
Yes, that's what I'm thinking too. I've let the other 3 spend time overnight in the garage together with Lucy & Lydia and they did quite well....after Lydia showed them who was in charge. :D But when I release everyone except them, they look soooooo sad. :hit:hit:hit They do have plenty of room in the garage and with a nice size water pool. How long does it take for new feathers?
 
Just depends she may not molt till spring, although I have 2 Runners that are just now finishing up their molt still working on wing feathers. Can you keep all of your ducks together instead of letting some go to the river so no one get feelings hurt? lol

Your doing this for their own good they will forgive you.
 
Just depends she may not molt till spring, although I have 2 Runners that are just now finishing up their molt still working on wing feathers. Can you keep all of your ducks together instead of letting some go to the river so no one get feelings hurt? lol

Your doing this for their own good they will forgive you.

Well my little flock runs straight to the river once I let them out of the garage. :weeAnd now that Miss Lydia has shown them who's boss, they tear out of there like there's a ravenous dog running after them!!! :lol: I think I will try putting the pool back outside so maybe they won't feel the need for going in the river. We'll see what happens. So do you think her feathers look pretty bad at this point?
 
When my ducks fuss about restrictions, and I feel bad for them, I ask myself:

are they safe?
are they well fed and watered?
do they have decent bedding and shelter?
are any health issues being addressed?

If the answer is yes to all of the above, I am doing my job and I stop feeling bad for them. I still give them treats sometimes ... we all enjoy that!
 
When my ducks fuss about restrictions, and I feel bad for them, I ask myself:

are they safe?
are they well fed and watered?
do they have decent bedding and shelter?
are any health issues being addressed?

If the answer is yes to all of the above, I am doing my job and I stop feeling bad for them. I still give them treats sometimes ... we all enjoy that!


X2!!! Well said!! :D
 

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