HELP! baby pidgeon think he's dying

[shibby69]

no heating pad.... but i'll do the hot water bottle idea.... won't he get too hot? or should i fill it with warm, rather than hot, water?

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Shibby,

Nope, hot water and place under a towel or two. It will cool down anyway so it needs to be filled with hot water at first. Just make sure to put some type of soft bedding over top so that the heat isn't directly on his body.

[shibby69]

okay, ill do that now and give him fluid

p.s. i really appreciate this, thanks

[shibby69]

i am doing the waterbottle thing. he is able to stand, but he has green stuff on one of his eyes, much like the mucas caused by conjunctivitus. could this be through lack of fluid?

[Trees Gray]

Hi shibby,

Thank you for your concern for this baby.

The mucus could be directly related to his overall state of health as his immune system is unable to fight infections. We will try to get him on the right track for now, kicking the immune system in gear is part of it.

We will deal with each and every health issue that he has, once he is stabilized.

[shibby69]

okay, i will update later, and also ask for advice with food.

[shibby69]

he has been given water for the third time, so thats three hours now. he was sleeping when i went in to him. he is putting up more of a fight and also trying to hget up and walk away! is this good?

[Pigeonpal2002]

Sounds promising, Shibby. Hopefully this youngster is going to be ok.

[shibby69]

oh good i won't get my hopes up for him though, because it always ends in heartache when i do that...

he will be having fluid for the fourth time in about 40 minutes, so when do you recommend i begin feeding him? he has excreted again, and it is the same as before.

[feralpigeon]

Hi Shibby 69,

Wherabouts are you located, generally speaking?

For now, don't know what you have on hand, but you could soak some puppy kibble, drain and put small pieces toward back of throat, allowing bird to swallow on its own.

Other option would be to get some Kaytee exact, but the kibble is sometimes easier for folks w/no supplies on hand.

As with any animal, wash hands before and after handling ( before so you don't pass anything to it ).

Best,

fp

[shibby69]

hi, i live in leicestershire, uk.

i have alot of animals so i do have a few supplies, but i dont know what my options are of feeding him :S he's had more of the water mixture, and once again tried escaping.

how much and how often? how long should i soak the biscutis in water? is that the only thing i can feed him??

should i feed him a puree typ food or solids, or a mash type mush

i also have EMP. it is a hand rearing food for baby birds.....

[Trees Gray]

Originally Posted by shibby69

he has been given water for the third time, so thats three hours now. he was sleeping when i went in to him. he is putting up more of a fight and also trying to hget up and walk away! is this good?

That is some positive news.

You can prepare the next step with information fp has supplied you with.

[Trees Gray]

Originally Posted by shibby69

hi, i live in leicestershire, uk.

i have alot of animals so i do have a few supplies, but i dont know what my options are of feeding him :S he's had more of the water mixture, and once again tried escaping.how much and how often? how long should i soak the biscutis in water? is that the only thing i can feed him??
should i feed him a puree typ food or solids, or a mash type mush
i also have EMP. it is a hand rearing food for baby birds.....

You can give whatever is least stressful for the bird. the hand rearing formula would be best to start with as it has vitamins and minerals the bird can use.

You can use the following later:

Soak the kibble until it is soft, then drain and break up in small pieces, and feed one piece at a time and allow the bird to swallow.

You can use defrosted corn or peas that have also been drained.

We have several people in England who can further assist you once they log-in. If this is a Wood pigeon, they are experts dealing with rehabbing them as they are a little more easily stressed.

I will continue to help as you request, for now.

[shibby69]

thankyou for the help. i'm going to give a little of the hand rearing formula for now, as i know how to make it up to different consistencies. in the meantime i'll soak dog biscuits and defrost peas and sweetcorn. should i feed him as often as i give him the water mixture?

i think he is a 'town' pigeon, or 'feral' pigeon.

thankyou so very much x

[Trees Gray]

Hello again,

Start with a thin mixture of the handrearing formula. just a little bit for now. The same amount 5 ml's. Alternate with fluids.

The solids can be prepared for later.