Hit by car

[spirit wings]

Originally Posted by Naturesgift

Bad news

His coracoid (I think thats what he said) (will call to verify)is broken. He said it was the bone that the Humerus is connected to in the "shoulder"

There is nothing he can do for him. He said if it ere a normal case it could have had a pin put in but b/c of the damage to his crop he couldnt do it. So he said that keeping it wrapped and held in a normal position will heal it. He said it would take up to 6 weeks. But that he didnt think he would ever fly again.

He also had me switch from Albon to Baytril.

After 6 weeks if he cannot fly. (he said he thought) then I will have to rehome him to a home where he can have an enclosed area. (I dont have a safe place set up for a flightless bird), we have cats and other ferals so I could never put him outside with my pigeons.

sorry to hear he may not beable to be released....I was wondering can you share the directions on the cayenne water remedy...sounds interesting

[Naturesgift]

spirit wings yeah its sad for the lil guy. he is so pretty to.

Actually I am no expert in herbs and I would hate for something to go wrong. Using it for my babies is one thing but giving directions to others might not be smart. We personally have a family friend who is an expert with herbs for people, but animals are much different.

I hope this does not offend you.

Mandie

[spirit wings]

Originally Posted by Naturesgift

spirit wings yeah its sad for the lil guy. he is so pretty to.

Actually I am no expert in herbs and I would hate for something to go wrong. Using it for my babies is one thing but giving directions to others might not be smart. We personally have a family friend who is an expert with herbs for people, but animals are much different.

I hope this does not offend you.

Mandie

none taken....with pigeons most of us have to be are own "vet", and usually pass on info that can be of help, but if your not sure, you may be careful on using it on your own birds...

[Naturesgift]

Since you appear to be genuinely interested this is what I do. I add about 1/4 teaspoon to a teaspoon to the full amount of fluids I am tubing.(I like to use "bounce back as my fluids) I like to add about a tablespoon of "danactive"(Its the lil drinkable ones) Its an easier "form" of yogurt to mix with.

And I Tube them this untill the crop is empty. then I slowly build them back up to normal kaytee consistancy.

It doesnt hurt at all to just add cayenne to the kaytee from the very start. I like to start new squabs on yogurt and cayenne.

I hope this is helpful. It is what works for me.

Mandie

BTW Smudge is doing really good. I want to put him in a bigger cage. what would be the best setup?