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Old 1st July 2008, 04:53 AM
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This is Joanna, back with her flock, on top of the roof in front of my balcony.



She's the first of 'my' flock I've been able to save, and it feels indescribable! But I wouldn't have been able to do it without all the advice and information in this forum, and the timely intervention of a hungry seagull.

On the 23rd I saw a fluffed-up, listless squeaker on the roof, being mercilessly pecked and sexually assaulted by three adults (not Siegfried or Ruairidh, they're civilised). I grabbed a long stick and scared them off her, but I had no way to reach her. An hour and much stick-waving later, a hungry seagull landed on the roof to steal any food left-overs. The pigeons next to Joanna scattered, pushing her over. She rolled a few feet and fell into the gutter, where she nestled up to wait for death.
Our longest ladder, when set on the stone steps leading down to the garden, finishes about one metre short of the gutter, so I took a deep breath, made the unsteady climb and, clinging to the gutter support, grabbed her with my free hand (still feel queasy thinking about it...).
She was cold, dehydrated and miserable, and had terrible diarrhea. I warmed her up first, then gave her rehydrating fluid (she was by then able to drink) and started her on Clavamox (1/100 of the human dosage) and Flagyl.



The following day the difference was incredible, and she readily accepted food. She got better very quickly and was impatient to go back out. I gave her plenty of room to practice her flying during the course of treatment



and when she had gained enough weight and stamina, I gave her a wormer and opened the window.



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Old 1st July 2008, 05:31 AM
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Wonderful story and great rescue. You now have a friend forever.

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Old 1st July 2008, 06:06 AM
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Hi Teresa,

Thank you for sharing your great rescue story of Joanna. I enjoyed the pics too!
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Great rescue Teresa and I love the way you tell the story & mark the pictures. I'm guessing you have a very happy family there with you
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Old 1st July 2008, 07:03 AM
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This is Joanna, back with her flock, on top of the roof in front of my balcony.

* She's the first of 'my' flock I've been able to save, and it feels indescribable!

On the 23rd I saw a fluffed-up, listless squeaker on the roof, being mercilessly pecked and sexually assaulted by three adults (not Siegfried or Ruairidh, they're civilised). I grabbed a long stick and scared them off her, but I had no way to reach her. An hour and much stick-waving later, a hungry seagull landed on the roof to steal any food left-overs. The pigeons next to Joanna scattered, pushing her over. She rolled a few feet and fell into the gutter, where she nestled up to wait for death.
Our longest ladder, when set on the stone steps leading down to the garden, finishes about one metre short of the gutter, so I took a deep breath, made the unsteady climb and, clinging to the gutter support, grabbed her with my free hand (still feel queasy thinking about it...).
She was cold, dehydrated and miserable, and had terrible diarrhea. I warmed her up first, then gave her rehydrating fluid (she was by then able to drink) and started her on Clavamox (1/100 of the human dosage) and Flagyl.

The following day the difference was incredible, and she readily accepted food. She got better very quickly and was impatient to go back out. I gave her plenty of room to practice her flying during the course of treatment


Teresa.
* It is a wonderful feeling.
Joanna is beautiful. You did a great job of caring for her, Teresa.

Many thank for posting updated photos.
I especially like the picture of her 'exercising'.

Cindy
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Old 1st July 2008, 08:51 AM
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I love the story and pictures. Brave you for climbing that wobbly ladder. See... you were willing to go out of your comfort zone and you made a big difference for one little bird.
Great save!
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Great story and rescue, Teresa! Very well done!

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Squeaks, Dom, Gimie and I are adding our kudos too, Teresa!! And we say...


SUPER!!! WELL DONE!!

Pictures gave your story that "added" touch!

LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU AND THE FLOCK!!

Shi, Squeaks, Dom & Gimie

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Great job. Glad the lil' one bounced back so fast, too.

Where's your house, BTW ?...it looks like a warm climate and I am guessing near the coast (what with seagulls)....

hot weather....the beach......stucco....terra cotta roofs......birdie friends.......

aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh.......the thought.....

so...if you ever wanna do a house trade...lemme know....
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Old 2nd July 2008, 05:26 AM
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OMG! How right was Reti! When I logged out a moment ago I went into my study AND FOUND JOANNA THERE, squeaking for her lunch!!!!!!!!!!!! I scattered some seed on the floor and left, making sure the cats were this side of the door.

Thank you all for your words of support. Yes, I was elated with the happy ending, and also very pleased with myself for managing to catch her, because there is a teensy little detail I hadn't confided in you -- I've got vertigo, but the determination was stronger.

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Old 2nd July 2008, 05:28 AM
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Great job. Glad the lil' one bounced back so fast, too.

Where's your house, BTW ?...it looks like a warm climate and I am guessing near the coast (what with seagulls)....

hot weather....the beach......stucco....terra cotta roofs......birdie friends.......

aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh.......the thought.....

so...if you ever wanna do a house trade...lemme know....
I'm in Portugal, on the Atlantic coast.

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XD im so glad, and wow she's a cutie =]
gladly I'm happy to report none of my ferals have needed any rescueing save for me scaring a cat away with my devilish stare >
*stares* *ROARS* xDDD
thank you so much for saving her!!!
a little bird can make a huge difference in my emotions like most things cant haha
... I havent seen my Mr. Pidgey in weeks I'm really worried... I hope he's okay
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Old 2nd July 2008, 11:59 AM
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That was a very dramatic rescue story, my heart was in my mouth. I have had to use a ladder only twice for rescues and I won't forget the fear I felt...and I don't suffer from vertigo! I am so relieved that you both survived and that Joanna mad a complete recovery. What a pretty and clever little pigeon she is!

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Old 3rd July 2008, 08:18 AM
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As you can see, Joanna is doing really well



and she keeps visiting -- this photo was taken this morning.

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Old 5th July 2008, 11:26 AM
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Should have called her Houdini


This morning I left Piper out of his cage, with the window on the 'security' setting -- a one-inch gap.
Imagine the shock when I walked into my study and was greeted with a loud squeak. Yep, she'd squeezed in...




...through this gap

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