Found - Tame juvenile topknot pidgeon? Help with feeding and care requested

[Feather]

Mandy good luck with you new family member. She/he sure is adorable. I'm glad to hear that she is doing so well, and that it was you that found her.

Feather

[pcgirl]

Hi everyone.

I'm sorry to say that she didn't make it. She died last night.

I'm feeling a little sad, as I was starting to get quite attached. The night she died, she got all cuddly and kept trying to get to me. I ended up holding her while feeding her. She stopped pecking at the food and I was having to feed her baby bird mix by syringe. She'd only settle on my hand.. and once she seemed that she had eaten enough and seemed comfortable, I put her to bed.

I think she may have stressed herself out trying to get out of the cage the other day. She just sort of went into shock and became listless.. She'd only perk up when I picked her up - and even though I managed to keep her alive for another 2 days, she just got worse. I tried everything on this site and every suggestion, but it just didn't help.

Anyway, thanks to everyone for their help. I believe that together we kept her alive for an extra 7 days, than if she had been left on that fence post.

The good news is, my large budgie cage is nearly ready for tenents, so I'll be able to lavish attention on them. I used to keep them years ago and I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks again,

Mandy

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Mandy,

I'm sorry that the young dove didn't make it It's really strange that she/he lived for the 7 days seemingly fine and then up and died all of a sudden. You really gave it a good shot and definitely provided the bird with a nicek, safe home while she was there.

Sorry again, but good luck with the new budgies that you'll be getting soon