Hello Friends. Let’s talk.
I have a duck named Delilah Eyela that was given to me with a few complications that have worsened since she came to Willow Manor 8 months ago. Recording of Her First Arriving.
It was with sadness that I had to text my friend.
My friend was quite supportive and asked if I needed anything. I really appreciate that she permitted me to do what had to be done if necessary.
The forward cant is really hurting her and her ability to keep up with the other ducks. I got an old t-shirt to try and devise a sling of sorts to prop her upward. Delilah Eyela did not approve.
I noticed my neighbor Natasha watching me get beat up by a 14 pound duck and she asked, “What… Are you doing to the duck?” I informed her about the condition of the duck and she shook her head. ” In my country, we raised ducks and geese. You need a baby onesie.” When I asked her where she was from she proudly stated, “Russia!”
Natasha had just given birth to a beautiful child several weeks ago and you would never know it as hard as she works. She informed me that she had a lot of extra baby clothes. She insisted that I take two. Quickly, because Delilah was murderously angry with me, I slipped the onesie over her neck. It fit, raising her head up a good 2 inches!
Unfortunately, she was able to wriggle out of it so I asked my Beloved to sew the neck. (of the onesie)
So far, it has been working! She can now stand tall among the other ducks!
If I can get her to wear the onesie, I will sew fishing weights on the back of the outfit to tilt her further upright. While this will not rectify her sneezing problem, I am hoping that effectively helping her posture will keep her from prolapse. It is worth a shot and Delilah Eyela is worth every effort! Thank you Natasha for you advice and your generosity. You are the best kind of Neighbor!
Author: Benjamin
Benjamin Thiel is a community leader, urban farmer, and author of The Ongoing Tale at Brothers Campfire. He might know a guy...
Thank you Natasha! I hope Delilah continues to make progress.
Thanks for giving them a shout out! I appreciate it.
hey hey Natasha. Hooray Delilah!
Thanks!
Indeed! Natasha was of great assistance!!! Delilah is gonna get better hopefully!
I enjoyed your post, the care and consideration you’ve shown Delilah and the set out of this post. Cheers 🙂
Thanks John. I am happy to have met Natasha for her assistance!
Yay Natasha and Delilah!
Indeed! I will be listening to streaming soon!
Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay!
That was an incredible service!
To show how much I enjoyed it, right after it ended, I went outside for a 15 min jog in the PERFECT weather and watched the sunset.
That is very neat! It is cloudy here! Hey, do you mind doing zoom a little later tomorrow?
At like what time?
Five PM MST meaning Seven Sweet Tea Time?
You just made me smile very bigly!!!!!
That should work!
5 PM MST it is!
7 PM Sweet Tea Time it is!!!!!!!
🥃🤠🔥
It’s amazing what others may know!!
Poor sweet Delilah Eyela. Best wishes there.
Natasha really stepped up and assisted! We wish Delilah Eyela the best!!! Thank you Dawn!
It really is a neat idea. Yes, she did. You are very welcome.
I will another after I add weights. Hopefully she can build muscle mass to hold herself up.
Miniature dangling ducky barbells ?
He he! Something like that.
Wow! That is so sweet! Natasha is the neighbor we should all strive to be 😊🦋
No doubt! Our next step is to add a few ounces to the back to help her stand the way she should!
A beautiful story that makes me very happy!
I am glad you are happy Suzanne! You bring joy to many with your poetry!
Thank you 😊
Very good story I’m happy for her, Delilah🌹😁
Thank You! Hopefully, we can help her!
I like people like Natasha who are direct. Maybe she felt sorry for you in your struggles. What a great idea. In fact, I hope that Delilah is soon feeling just ducky.
Up front is nice. She was of great assistance! I am hoping that a physical therapy of sorts will help her grow muscle.
Very caring of you and thoughtful of Natasha. Hope ducky continues to improve 🙂
I am greatful for her to be my neighbor! She may have improved the quality of life for my little friend, Delilah Eyela!
Wonderful!!
Thank you Leendadll! I am excited at the prospect of keeping her around!
Hope Delilah gets better.
Have you considered consulting a vet?
Oh, and I know its a duck and not a human, but you could try some warm water for it to drink, to control the cold, incase that is how it works…
I have not consulted a vet and found little in the way of reading materials. Ducks like her are normally killed young.
That’s sad…
But I hope she recovers
Me as well! We are doing a physical therapy of sorts!
That’s nice!
Have you considered naturopathy?
Not sure what that is!
Hmm…
Difficult and lengthy to explain.
Maybe you can search it up.
Oh, and if you have extra time, you can also search up Ayurveda.
It is usually for humans, but also contains information about useful animals.
Perhaps I will if I get a chance!
I’m glad to hear that at least that has bee fixed.
You go, Natasha!
Natasha is a wonderful neighbor! Delilah is not yet out of the woods. I am hoping she develops some muscle to support herself.
Big time.
I love this, many ways illustrated a loving community.
We are working with Delilah to give her the best chance possible!
Awwww soooooo cute and so sweet. Love your story full of smile and happiness💞
Thank you Sanjana!
Very clever!
Thank you! We are trying to make it more efficient.
❤️
What a great story. Way to go Natasha! And Delilah, we are all hoping the best for you!
Indeed! Thank you for stopping by.
The world needs more Natasha’s who will speak up and offer a non-judgmental piece of advice. Hoping all works out for Delilah!
Delilah is doing fair. I am not fond of the idea of culling her. The bigger swimming pool is helping her muscles a little.
Hang out at the Campfire when you are down. There are words of encouragement there!