Pigeon with broken left femur in custody

[Victor]

Count me in on the financing too. E-mail or PM me. Great job everyone!

[Kwikkordead]

Cassidy sounds great.
I'll pitch in on the charges as well. I didn't even think about that when I gave you the bird that night.
Just to set the record straight: I have no interest in having Cassidy for my pet. Some of you might think that I would want to claim that because I found it. I gave up any rights to that when I turned it over to Terry.
And beside all that, I have a lot of allergies that prevent me from having any pets. But that doesn't mean I don't care about them. I simply cannot have them in my house, and in many cases cannot even be downwind of certain animals. Going to the Zoo for me is out of the question.
So far (cross my fingers) birds of any kind do not effect me. But I am not going to push my luck.

[feralpigeon]

Originally Posted by Kwikkordead

Cassidy sounds great.
I'll pitch in on the charges as well. I didn't even think about that when I gave you the bird that night.
Just to set the record straight: I have no interest in having Cassidy for my pet. Some of you might think that I would want to claim that because I found it. I gave up any rights to that when I turned it over to Terry.
And beside all that, I have a lot of allergies that prevent me from having any pets. But that doesn't mean I don't care about them. I simply cannot have them in my house, and in many cases cannot even be downwind of certain animals. Going to the Zoo for me is out of the question.
So far (cross my fingers) birds of any kind do not effect me. But I am not going to push my luck.

Dan, considering all of this, you are one "H*ll of a Trooper" for being the
fairly constant member that you are here and helping with pigeons in need in your area. I wish we could do something to help you with your allergies!!!

fp

[Kwikkordead]

Originally Posted by feralpigeon

Dan, considering all of this, you are one "H*ll of a Trooper" for being the
fairly constant member that you are here and helping with pigeons in need in your area. I wish we could do something to help you with your allergies!!!

fp

Prayer always helps.

[TAWhatley]

Terri,

How is Cassidy doing? I've been thinking about you and this bird as well as your other little feral charge. Would love to have an update on both.

Terry

[TerriB]

I just got the word today that I can bring Cassidy home tomorrow afternoon! I'll meet with the vet to get briefed on continuing care, but it seems like he has stablized but is still on antibiotics and still not excited about eating. The latter is a bit of a concern, but I'll have more details tomorrow.

(I moved the information regarding the Feral One (Tony) to his thread for continuity - http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=17807).

I do have a concern regarding keeping the two ferals isolated. I don't want to restrict Tony's flight practice, so Cassidy may need to be in the garage for the time being. I can set him up with a heat source if needed. Any comments or suggestions appreciated!

[TAWhatley]

Thanks for the update on both the birds, Terri. Please do not be shy about telling us the vet charges .. I suspect you've been pretty whammed with Cassidy's bill. Several of us would like to help, so just let us know what's going on in that regard.

It sounds like Tony is pretty good to go .. what a wonderful job you have done with him and also in getting him acclimated for release.

Any prognosis yet for Cassidy with regard to being releasable or one that needs to find a permanent home?

Terry

[Lady Tarheel]

I just read this thread for the first time and want Dan and TerriB to know how happy I am that Cassidy's outlook now looks pretty good. You two have done a remarkable job in this rescue.

[TerriB]

Thanks for all the nice comments! I picked Cassidy up this afternoon (to the tune of $710!)

Both the radius and ulna bones in the left wing were broken. Initally they stablized the wing with a mesh panel so the wing was semi-extended, now a more traditional wrap (with pink vetrap).

The left tibiotarsus was broken just above the lower joint. It is a "folding" break - the two ends meet and bend away in the same direction. In a much larger animal (horse or dog), they might put a pin in. With a small bird, that would be more likely to cause further damage to the long bone. Wrapped
in standing position (with purple vetrap).

The right leg has some soft tissue damage and he tends to carry it pulled up toward his center, rather than directly under him. The vet suggested gentle
range of motion and encouraging him to "stand" on it, with support.

They gave him a long lasting antibiotic injection, so that's one less thing to deal with. They gavaged him shortly before I picked him up, but I did pop a few peas down his throat, since he still needs to put on some weight.

Having difficulty figuring out how to set him up comfortably. The bandaged leg pretty much requires a standing position. I fiddled with a sling, but couldn't get the proportions right. So for now, he's in a donut of rolled towel, with a washcloth over him for comfort. Earlier, I did some gentle grooming around his head and face which he seemed to enjoy.

[feralpigeon]

Terri, I don't know if this is sounding too complicated, but maybe you should start a new thread with the title being Help w/Surgery Bill or the like. Then it
won't get lost in here. I don't know how you would like to get your personal
information out to folks either. You could state this in the thread--maybe have folks submit their intention of help and you contact them through PM.

Just some thoughts, but I think you need to be specific and deal w/it in it's
own thread so that this issue doesn't get lost in the shuffle here. And yes, I would like to help as well. That's alot of $$$ to have to put out unexpectedly.

fp

[TAWhatley]

Terri,

Thanks so much for the update. OUCH on the vet bill. Please let those of us who want to and who can help you with this cost do so. Kindly let me know where we can send our contributions to Cassidy's cause. Just PM me and those who want to help can let me know by PM, and I will PM them the info.

Bless you for doing this!

Terry

[jazaroo]

Hi Terri,

Thanks for being there for this bird. Here are a few links that might help:

With all of these, maybe some seeds and water on a raised stand within easy reach.

http://www.redroselofts.com/braveheart.htm

Phil has been successful with his slings:
http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=17378
http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=16274
http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=14367

I hope this helps a bit, all the best,

Ron

[TerriB]

Originally Posted by feralpigeon

Terri, I don't know if this is sounding too complicated, but maybe you should start a new thread with the title being Help w/Surgery Bill or the like.
fp

Great idea! I'm a bit overwhelmed with dealing with the new bird. (Thanks for implementing that, Terry! )

Originally Posted by TAWhatley

...Just PM me and those who want to help can let me know by PM, and I will PM them the info.
Terry

Will do, thank you so much!!

Originally Posted by jazaroo

...Here are a few links that might help:

With all of these, maybe some seeds and water on a raised stand within easy reach.

http://www.redroselofts.com/braveheart.htm

Phil has been successful with his slings:
http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=17378
http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=16274
http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/showthread.php?t=14367

I hope this helps a bit, all the best,

Ron

Ron, thanks for the links! I'm still fiddling with how to set him up.

[TerriB]

After much fiddling, I figured out a way to accommodate the leg cast, gympy leg, and cast wing. I still want to set up a sling, which will help with the leg with soft tissue damage, but that will wait till I have a bit more time.

Luckily, Cassidy is quite happy having peas, corn, and soaked dog food popped down his throat. He takes sips of water from the nipple when offered. So getting food into him is easy. I've been including a probiotic pearl with each meal. I offered a little bowl of seed and demonstrated pecking with my finger. He picked up a small seed, but dropped it. I leave some small seeds where he can reach them to practice his technique.

The right leg (with soft tissue damage) is worrisome, since he wants to curl it across under his body. This evening, I was able to manuveur it so it flexed correctly and held him with that foot "perching" on my finger. I think the sling will be helpful with this.

I've been doing gentle grooming on his head and neck and he clearly enjoyes that. Also seems to like having a hand or washcloth over him while napping. There are so many things that I've learned from the experiences you all have shared, and Cassidy is benefitting from them. So we both THANK YOU ALL!!!

[TAWhatley]

Sounds like you have things going the right way for Cassidy. How about some pics?

Thank you again for all you have done for this pigeon.

Terry