Blind Orientation

There is a great deal of irony coming into possession of a blind duckling, for I am now losing my own sight to a degree with Macula degeneration. The big difference is I am getting old and the wee duckling has only just begun life. It has no idea it is blind and no feelings of fear, it does not know what is up or down but still has it's other senses. 

Having put it into a wash basin for a swim, it started swimming in ever decreasing circles, to the point of dizziness.  It's feet were not on terra - firma and it had no orientation. I have tried to organise things so it can orientate the world around it. A large shoebox within the brooding box, with a food tray at one end and warm bed at the other. 

Heat lamp above the bed area at a suitable height to provide comfort. I whistle and talk to it to provide an interest and communication, lifting it out for a change of scene, which it can only feel and sense through the warmth of my hands.

 The feed tray has to be shallow enough and liquidised in suspension, so it gets food with every dip. The old adage, you don't miss what you have never had, comes to mind.

 Seems happy enough for the moment. Two Short videos below.