Nest on porch with 2 eggs . . .

[nikku-chan]

This was my baby when she was 17 days old. I found her at 14 days, so she had been getting ample nutrition until that point. She does seem more developed that Boaz.

She is a feral too. She is about 285 grams now, 3 months old, and a bit on the skinny side, but she is a small bird in general. It is probably because she didn't get her parent's nutrition after i found her.

My other baby was huge when i found him at 4 weeks, bigger than she is now, so i assume she was a little baby to begin with anyway.

maybe you should supplement his feeding. It couldn't hurt.

[Reti]

Thanks for the pic n-c. Your baby was more developed at 17 days than mine at 18 days. I went in to feed him last night and found the crop to be full so I let him be. I don't mind if will be a small pigeon, I have a few of ferals that are less than 300gr and they are not skinny, just small and they are doing great. I just hope he is healthy.

Reti

[Lady Tarheel]

Reti, he is precious. You could try supplementing with one Kaytee feed each day. I don't think it would hurt.

[Reti]

Something is wrong with Boaz. He is still so small, he is not walking properly and even though I feed him tons I can never feel his crop. He is more than a month old now and he looks like two weeks old. He can drink on his own but he can't eat yet, and he has no appetite, feeding him is a struggle. He is not active like a young bird should be prefers to just sit in his nest.

Reti

[Birdmom4ever]

Do think salmonellosis/paratyphoid is a possibility? I know they can contract it before hatching, if mom was infected. I'm so sorry to hear he's not doing better.

[Reti]

Originally Posted by Birdmom4ever

Do think salmonellosis/paratyphoid is a possibility? I know they can contract it before hatching, if mom was infected. I'm so sorry to hear he's not doing better.

It crossed my mind, but I don't know if I should treat him for something that he might have not being sure if he really does have it. I don't know what to do.
Then the crop thing makes me wondering, I fed him yesterday 40 pellets at one sitting and the crop didn't feel full. His droppings are light, very light beige but formed, if that means anything.

Reti

[TAWhatley]

What a shame, Reti. Boaz does look like a sad and not feeling well youngster in the pictures you posted today .. it's the look in his eyes and the way the body is held.

I don't have any useful information to impart, but I think I would try one of the multi-purpose meds, pray a lot, and hope for a good outcome.

Terry

[Reti]

I am beside myself. I just came home from work and I found him standing in a very odd position, kind of upright and on his butt. The whole posterior part is swollen, I don't know what this is, he did poop a bunch during the night, so it is not impacted stool. I've never seen something like this. He is doing very poorly and I just don't know what to give him, a dewormer? I doubt he has worms, I mean can they be transmitted though the egg? But as I said he is not impacted. He is doing very poorly I doubt he'll make it through the day.
He is starting to breath heavier and can hardly keep his eyes open.
OMG, I can't believe this is happening.
Reti

[Trees Gray]

Oh...Reti, I'm so sorry to hear this.
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Were you able to try the 4 in one treatments on him?

[Lovebirds]

OH, I was hoping this was nothing serious. I have no idea what it could be. Damn.

[Reti]

No, I didn't, he might have gotten whatever the parents had as they were still feeding him. Now I think it is too late and I don't know if it would work. I don't even know what is wrong with him.

Reti

[Margarret]

Reti,

I'm so sorry to read that Boaz is in such distress. I haven't a clue as to what is going on and I know how helpless it feels for you. The only thing I can think of is what Terry suggested, one of the multipurpose meds. Am sending prayers and healing for him.

Margaret

[Reti]

I started him on Baytril and Flagyl even though I am not hopeful at all. My heart breaks to see him like this and all I can do is keep him warm and comfortable. I have to leave for work at 3pm (they just called me) and I don't even know if I should feed him before I leave. I do feel totally helpless. Yodi is doing very poorly also.

Reti

[Birdmom4ever]

Oh Reti, I'm so very sorry. I know how awful it is to feel powerless to help them. I'm praying.

[TAWhatley]

I'm so sorry little Boaz and Yodi are doing poorly. Believe me, I do know how you are feeling right now, and it's miserable. Here's hoping they will both rally and surprise you.

Terry