Sadly, the pond which these ducks have been calling home, is now polluted with an unpleasant oily substance.
This oil has contaminated the ducks feathers, thus destroying their natural waterproofing-essential for maintaining warmth.
So it is our job to restore this waterproofing with a vigorous soapy wash,a thorough power-shower rinse and a warm environment to dry off and preen in!
In teams of two; one washing and one holding, the ducks have been receiving a much needed clean in our specialised wash room. The washing procedure for any wildlife can be a stressful experience, but as soon as it is over, the ducks quickly get busy preening their feathers and hopefully feeling much better for it!
Seeing them dried off with a clean, fluffed up waterproofed plumage means our job is done!
They will be released again shortly, into an unpolluted, duck friendly pond :-) yay!
By
Lynsey Cale
Sponsors of Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery
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