Help! Sick indian ringnecks!

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Melissa,

Sounds like a fairly good and positive update. I suspected coccidia as well going by your description of the black/bloody stools and the smell. Thankfully, you've got a medication to give now anyways even though you feel the Dr. doesn't really seem like he knows what he's doing. I think that what you're doing for the birds is very good so far and the vitamins, egg meal, wheat germ oil, and now the meds are going to help significantly.

Sometimes birds can handle a wee bit of yoghurt, there are mixed ideas about giving it but a tiny bit in this case I don't think will hurt.


Best of luck with things over there

[Trees Gray]

You are doing very well.

In ordinary circumstances where pro-biotics are readily available, I would use them, but since you have limited resources a very tiny bit of yogurt wouldn't hurt. What kind of yogurt is it? You may have better quality yogurts available at your local grocery store.

I am kind of concerned about the cocci drug and what the ingredients are. But I know you seem to have all the right instincts with these birds, and I'm sure you will be careful measuring it out.

I thought coccidiosis the poop was very watery and green, guess it is different in every bird.

Treesa

[melissasue1968]

Hi! Thanks Brad & Treesa and everyone!
It's fresh whole milk yogurt-plain, cow's milk, milk solids, pectin, culture, vitamin D, min. 3% fat, min. 8.5% milk solids non-fat.
I wonder why the pectin is in there?
She hasn't eaten anything all day, I tried to force her by putting some of the egg mix in her mouth but she just pushes it out. She is not taking as much fluids from me either (by dropper). She tries, but seems too weak. She tries to open her beak to take the dropper but after a while just closes her eyes and I let the water drip into the side of her beak drop by drop until she stops swallowing. Such a sweet loving little bird.... .
I don't understand why she was so eager to eat last night that one time, but won't now. I would think she should be feeling a little better now that she is on some med. Her droppings are getting better-some dark formed-very little-small amt. white, and a larger portion of clear-yellowish liquid still. But at least something formed! I hope that's because of the cocci med, and not only because of the anti-diarrheal... What I mean is I hope she is getting the right medication. I also hope she is getting enough and not too much...the vet wasn't very precise in his measurements- . He didn't weigh her-I didn't see a scale. I can feel that she is getting thinner and thinner-the keel bone is really out there and so little muscle.
The male seems a little perkier tonight, still lethargic, but maybe a little better.
Any ideas on something that might get her appetite going? Just barely keeping her hydrated-I hope. Keeping our fingers crossed!
Thanks so much! Melissa

[Reti]

You must keep her hydrated and if you can hand feed her, she might not like it but it is necessary.
I think Anise oil a few drops over the seeds stimulates their apetite.
Someone recommended it once, hope s/he will see the post and let you know for sure.

Reti

[melissasue1968]

Hello to everyone,
I have bad news, she just died about an hour ago. It's really hard, my 5 year old is devastated. At least she isn't suffering anymore...
We just have to keep the other one eating/drinking and hopefully getting better. But thank goodness he is stronger than she was. Hopefully he will make a full recovery.
Thanks Reti and everyone who has supported us. Your thoughtfullness has been a great help and comfort.
Yours, Melissa

[Trees Gray]

Melissa,

I'm so sorry to hear the news, and sorry for your 5 year old. It is very hard for them especially, but I know you are doing your best to comfort the youngster.

You did everything you could and I'm sure the bird is now in peace.

Treesa

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Melissa,

I too am very sorry to hear this new today...so very sad You did all you could though with the resources you have at hand. Oftentimes though, they are too far gone by this point and we humans can't tell. Birds are very good at concealing their illnessess and this one sounded pretty sick even so. It was probably too far gone for anyone to have helped. I know that is little comfort to you or your child but the same thing probably would have happened under the best of care and meds.

All you can do is try with the remaining ring neck and hopefully it will survive. Sending my best thoughts and hopes to you over there.

[Reti]

I am very sorry to hear that, Melissa.
You did everything you could for this baby, thank you for that.
I am sorry your son is heartbroken, it must be hard for him.

I hope the remaining baby makes, keep up the good work.

Reti

[melissasue1968]

I want to thank everyone for your help and compassion and comforting thoughts. You are all wonderful people!
Yours, Melissa