Posted July 4, 200915 yr This poor bub really has had a bad life so far. First his father breaks his neck so he became dad less, then his mum decided to no longer feed the bubs so they got moved to new nest, he went to one brother went to another. Everything was fine for a few weeks and then tonight I go out to put them to bed and find that the adopted hen has kicked the bub out of the next and was jumping on it. So I see this flat cold bub I thought he was dead so put him on the bench to go and bury and then when I went to take him out he let out a groan so a quick heat and a crop feed and now he is now in a heat box. Just when I thought I had enough on my plate with Willow the Eckkie I now have a bub to handraise as well.
July 4, 200915 yr at least it's a few week's old... so shouldn't be too difficult... you may need to dedicate the night to the bub i'm afraid... which means feeding's every 3 hours or so to make up for the food he missed out on the last day or so.....
July 5, 200915 yr Author Well the little guy passed away last night. Got two feeds down him but I noticed that his legs where going black so I figure he had internal issues
July 5, 200915 yr Author Went out today and found the other two kicked out of the nest and both attacked and so I have now moved them both in. Hopefully I can pull these two through
July 5, 200915 yr Aw that's a real shame. hope the other 2 pull through. do they look as bad as the first one?
July 5, 200915 yr Author They are both older and the parents attacked their tails so outside of blood loss and cold they seem to be okay, have feed them three times and they seem active and bright eyes so here is hoping. Really need these guys to be okay as I am starting to feel like just chucking the towel in, also lost a love bird today went out and found it's head missing have no clue what happened really just feeling over it all
July 5, 200915 yr Bird keeping has so many ups and downs and can be very disheartening often for long periods of time. I truly hope the two babies you are trying to save now, live on and put a smile on your face and hope in your heart for better times ahead
July 5, 200915 yr hay darl things can only stay bad for so long and you of all people deserve light to shine on u it wont be long now mate hang in their as you are going to be graced with a lot of joy in the near future look beyond the clouds and see the strength you are alot of people rely on your gift of strength your a inspiration and a savior of many creatures whom have passed by you they are bleesed with your love
July 6, 200915 yr Author Thanks guys just a bad weekend all around. Hopefully things will start to look up
July 6, 200915 yr Some good karma must be coming your way soon, you have done a lot of good for the birds in your care in the last couple of weeks in particular.
July 6, 200915 yr Author Well I am shipping these two off to Pip as they are his birds and I just don't have the energy to HR them. Both are at work with me today making lots of noise and letting the whole office know there are here
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