So yesterday, I decided it was high time Lenny the blind, geriatric (27 yo!) OSPCA rescue duck had a bath...
"You're not looking your best, Lenny!"
Now, I am fully aware that ducks know how to bathe themselves BUT my flock of mostly Muscovy ducks doesn't have much access to swimming water during the cold winter months. And Muscovy ducks don't need to bathe as much as some other breeds do.
Lenny was way overdue and smelling distinctly musty, sooo...
...into the tub he went, and might I add, VERY happily!
He swam and splashed for half an hour before I finally dragged him out.
Then of course I needed to get him dry. It was cold out last night and I didn't want the old boy catching a chill.
He didn't seem to mind the towels, but they weren't enough to soak up all the water, sooo...
..out came the hairdryer! No, this is not the first time I have blow-dried a duck. Watch here if you need proof.
Lenny was looking QUITE handsome by the time I finished. And yes...
... there's video! :) Excuse me for sounding yet again like a babbling lunatic. This always happens when I talk to my animals.
And yes, I scoured the tub afterwards.
Lol. Don't try this with a cat.... :)
ReplyDeleteHaha that would be a whole other video with a lot more blood!!!
DeleteActually we have done it with a cat after a big messy accident with her bowels and after a second or so of panic she absolutely loved the warm water. She just went limp and started purring. Came up lovely and white and sweet-smelling.
DeleteAwww that's great!!!
Deletequack, quack... so cute :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one happy duck!
ReplyDeleteWe never realized ducks could live to be that old!
ReplyDeleteMe neither, but then I read that Mallards can live to 20 in the wild! Our Warren the Muscovy is now 9.
DeleteYou are so good with animals! Looks like he enjoyed that bath.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun watching him. He seemed so happy!
DeleteLOL He is adorable! I loved the video. I'm a babbling lunatic too.. you should hear me talk to my kitty.. :D
ReplyDeleteSo glad I'm not the only one!!!
DeleteThis duck is spoiled rotten. I guess with his age, his feathers are not in great condition as the oil should keep the feathers from getting soaking wet.
ReplyDeleteI think he was also really overdue for a bath, and the bath stimulated him to give himself a good preening. He's looking much better now!
DeleteOh my GOSH !! that was soo cute ! Looks like Lenny liked his bath and blow dry ! Thanks for sharing , Have a good weekend !
ReplyDeleteYou too!!
DeleteLenny looks SO proud after his bath!..... does he remember how truly handsome he was/is??
ReplyDeleteI wonder! He is still attractive to some of the lady ducks, who like to sit with him!
DeleteI liked the pictures, but I LOVED the video.
ReplyDeleteaawww glad you liked listening to me babble like a lunatic! :)
DeleteThat is one happy duck! It is nice to see him enjoy his bath so much.
ReplyDeleteIt made me glad I brought him in. He was having a blast.
DeleteLoved the pictures... and the video! Lenny is one lucky duck.
ReplyDeleteHe's quite the little character! Amazing how he gets around with no vision.
DeletePhew... When I saw the title I though it was going to be about your old man Gordon getting a bath (yet still I clicked out of morbid fascination...)
ReplyDeleteHahahah he is slightly cleaner than the duck!
DeleteYou are such a dear person, Natalie. We just love you. And, of course, Lenny the duck too. Smooches on his pretty yellow beak!
ReplyDeleteI will carefully deliver those smooches, ensuring that Lenny is not able to latch onto my nose in the process! :)
DeleteHe looks like he's smiling! Who wouldn't? :)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't take much to make a little old duck happy!
DeleteLook how pretty green and shiny his head is after that bath! And from the look of the water - yep - he needed one!
ReplyDeleteHe was overdue! I've already booked him in for his next spa treatment!
DeleteYour blog is simply a delight. Always. Loved this post. : )
ReplyDeleteAww I'm glad you like the blog! :)
DeletePretty obvious he loved the water, though I have to say I was really surprised that Lenny seemed to enjoy the blow dryer as well. He's a handsome duck for such an old guy!
ReplyDeleteI think he was very much loved at his former home. They were an elderly couple who had to give him up for health reasons of their own.
DeleteLove this! I especially love how he helped out the dryer by spreading his wings!
ReplyDeleteHe really seemed to enjoy the warm air!
DeleteWhat a great idea for Lenny - his own personal spa! Glad you've booked him for another, he really enjoyed himself, and he looks so handsome for an old bird.
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