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11th February 2008, 06:58 PM
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Well, I am up to it whatever he needs. With your advise, I can do this!!
How soon I need to start tube feeding?? I will wait another day to see if he starts to eat himself. I will be ready by Wednesday if I have to tube feed. I will post the update tomorrow. Thank you! 
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#49
11th February 2008, 07:00 PM
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Yeah, it'd be good to get some formula and other supplies for that to have on hand. Since you seem to rescue a few birds from time to time, it's just a good idea to have some stuff around.
Pidgey
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#50
11th February 2008, 07:12 PM
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I can't tell by the pictures if he's tending to lay on one side like they will sometimes do in order to be more comfortable or if he's got a wing issue. It's certainly possible that he might have broken a shoulder which would probably mean that his flying days are over. I figured that we'd cross that bridge when the more immediate danger of swelling in the brain was past.
The tail pulling to one side could either be due to relaxation of the opposite side or tension in the side that it's pulling to due to some kind of nerve damage or even something going on in the brain like we sometimes see with stroke victims. We just need to wait and see. Pidgey
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#52
11th February 2008, 07:21 PM
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I've got a whole loft full of birds that can't be with their families anymore so, believe me, I know what that's like. They do make the best of it. I've got one on a pillow right beside me even now that broke her shoulder in May of 2001 and hasn't been able to fly since. She's currently attempting to provide me with enough stuff to make a new feather pillow.
There is something about that way the bird's tail is pulling over that's ringing a long-forgotten bell. Gotta' think about that one. There have been other hurt birds on here before with that same symptom. Pidgey
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#53
11th February 2008, 07:32 PM
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Quote:
Terry
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#54
11th February 2008, 07:42 PM
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Oh, in those pictures the humpback appearance is probably more due to the drooping of the wings. I'm hoping that they're just limp due to low energy or diminished motor control getting to them rather than physical damage. That would likely heal in time. I'm hoping against the bird getting epileptic out of the deal.
Pidgey
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#55
12th February 2008, 04:05 PM
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Hello, everyone!
Here is the update! He started to drink little bit last night about 12:30am!! He ate a little bit of sunflower seeds and drank again during lunch and about 30min ago. I am changing his box to a clean one with new towels because he pooped more today! This is definitely great news! I guess I don't have to tube feed him, right!? I have to leave now but I will check back around 11:30pm Eastern Time tonight!! Thank you everyone! Hato
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#56
12th February 2008, 05:16 PM
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Yes, that's sounding much better. Make sure he's got enough smaller seeds to eat. He may or may not recognize all the stuff you put in there with him. If he's used to feeding at a feeder that's got the same stuff then you're probably in pretty good shape.
If possible, take another picture of him from directly overhead and let's see how his wings and tail are positioned. You might need to take more than one, of course. Pidgey
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#57
13th February 2008, 08:55 PM
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Hello Everyone! Here is the update!
He started to drink and eat! He even flew away from my hand today. Not so high or far but he did fly a little. I have to say though, I did rescue an injured blue jay a couple of months ago, he was able to fly just like this guy; but it turned out that the injury was so severe that the vet decided there is no hope for him to ever fly again. He was put to sleep...So I can't say weather this was a good sign -- his escape this afternoon. It has been 4 days since he was injured. He looks much better now. Last edited by Hato; 16th February 2008 at 07:49 PM.
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#58
13th February 2008, 08:56 PM
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More pictures.
To see my pictures visit my web site -- http://www.sugarpatima.com/ CLICK ON the link 'Her Mom's Page then Rescue Log – Pictures link Use Internet Explorer as this site doesn’t look too good in Firefox Last edited by Hato; 22nd March 2008 at 09:24 AM.
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