Nov 11, 2011 16:30:39 GMT
suzyc1954
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Post by suzyc1954 on Jan 1, 2013 18:46:31 GMT
Babe is the most destructive of the three and peels off paint and chews through wood. She can do whatever she wants as long as she doesn't leave me just yet! Attachments:
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Aug 27, 2012 20:57:32 GMT
annieones
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Post by annieones on Jan 1, 2013 21:47:57 GMT
suzy i'm so glad others with more experience on this forum could give you advice ( i knew they would cos they are a great bunch). Glad things are settling down and that the egg seems to have passed. You are doing all that you can, and i'm glad she knows yyou are helping her. I think we've all been there with the tears, i certainly have, so totally understand. take care Ann x
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Aug 27, 2012 20:57:32 GMT
annieones
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Post by annieones on Jan 1, 2013 21:49:11 GMT
I've just seen the photo, such beautiful budgies
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Post by budgiefriend on Jan 2, 2013 0:04:22 GMT
Babe, Cheeky and Ben are adorable. A gorgeous variety of color.
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Post by Hezz on Jan 2, 2013 0:27:08 GMT
How is Babe doing now, Suzy? I am hoping she is going to be fine, seems the vet had given you good advice, as have the members on here.
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Nov 11, 2011 16:30:39 GMT
suzyc1954
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Post by suzyc1954 on Jan 2, 2013 8:13:40 GMT
Hi everyone - this morning Babe seems fine - a little subdued but her botty is not as swollen and I don't think there are any more eggs - I think with her being 7 and never mated or had any babies she may have just produced the one egg. She is eating, drinking and preening and Cheeky is still trying to mate so she is fending him off. Babe is the one in the middle and behind her is the patch of emulsion paint she pulled off as far as she can reach. I am continuing with the medication and will call the vet today with an update but I think the crisis is over. Thanks to all who responded with help and support. You all minimised my trauma. Kindest regards. Sue Attachments:
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Post by sarah*glittergirl2212 on Jan 2, 2013 13:04:59 GMT
PHEW! That seems like positive news, I'm so glad... I hope the vet can verify your good vibes regarding Babe's recovery. Your birds are all very very beautiful, thanks for the update and piccies!
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Nov 11, 2011 16:30:39 GMT
suzyc1954
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Post by suzyc1954 on Jan 2, 2013 18:02:12 GMT
Hi everyone - the vet was not in today and so will update tomorrow. Babe is very subdued (which I suppose is to be expected) and I have to give her medicine tonight so with check her vent and surrounding area for any sign of eggs. I hope it was just that one. The peculiar thing about the egg was that it had deposits of what looked like calcium on parts of it which flaked off with a gentle rub. The egg actually collapsed in on itself and eventually broke open to reveal the yoke which I eventually threw away - I had taken the nesting box down anyway. Keep you updated and thanks again to everyone who kindly responded and supported me during this stressful period. I do appreciate it. Regards. Sue Attachments:
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Post by Hezz on Jan 3, 2013 0:53:24 GMT
All the best with the vet visit tomorrow, Sue. Fingers crossed that Babe has weathered the storm and come out the other side. Three gorgeous budgies you have there.
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Nov 11, 2011 16:30:39 GMT
suzyc1954
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Post by suzyc1954 on Jan 3, 2013 19:13:16 GMT
Hi everyone - a quick update. The vet thought there were no more eggs but is available to check her out if required. She is still very subdued and not flying very well. Ben is trying to protect her from Cheeky's advances! I am unable to give her the medication because she is so wriggly (even doing it the way I have been shown and she is used to being handled) and I tried to wrap her in an elastic bandage so that I could open her beak to put in the tiny syringe but thought that I was creating more stress for her doing this that I gave up (and she wriggled out of that easily anyway). Has anyone any ideas of giving medication or is there anything that can be put in the seed so that the she (and the other two who feed her) can pass it on without it doing any damage to the two that don't need the medication. She is on calcium and Baytril. Sorry to be such a pain but I love her and want the best for her. Kindest regards. Sue Attachments:
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Post by Hezz on Jan 4, 2013 0:11:17 GMT
Sorry can't help with your question, Sue. You don't know someone who is used to handling birds, do you? It is usually easier for someone else to administer the meds - you are too close to her.
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Post by sarah*glittergirl2212 on Jan 4, 2013 12:07:46 GMT
I hate giving meds and find it practically impossible on my own due to not having enough hands to hold the bird, the syringe and the beak open simultaneously as they soon realise that it is better to clamp it shut than shout indignation! Like Hezz said do you have a family member or neighbour that could just get the meds in if you do all the holding as Babe is safer in your hands because you are used to holding a bird. Failing that some people find "swaddling" the bird in a teatowel so they are secure and can't flap away works for them. Good luck Sue....
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Post by sarah*glittergirl2212 on Jan 4, 2013 12:11:33 GMT
Just had another thought- it's a bit much to hope for but I suppose if you offered her the syringe she wouldn't just drink from it?- I remember my brother couldn't believe his luck when his budgie just hopped up to the bars and opened his mouth to investigate the syringe and he just squirted it straight in! Or could you remove the boys and put the drop on her favourite vegetable and let her eat it? You'd have to watch obviously to make sure she took the meds. I know this is all a bit hit and miss! Your best bet is a second pair of hands, I hope you can get them...!
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Dec 24, 2012 0:27:13 GMT
spickydavies
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Post by spickydavies on Jan 4, 2013 17:13:35 GMT
good on you for going straight to the vet you did the right thing to remove the nestbox. General rule is an egg every two days, you'd of push her of course removing the box, I find a hen will generally reabsorb an egg but sometimes I do get the odd bottom of cage one. Id keep giving meds & round up a helping hand, I found giving meds in low light allot easier. I'd also separate her from the boys but keep their cages side my side so she can still play & be cooed by them but so you can monitor her feeding a little better, wouldn't bother cleaning her vent unless its clogged.keep her nice & warm & I've got my fingers crossed
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Nov 11, 2011 16:30:39 GMT
suzyc1954
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Post by suzyc1954 on Jan 4, 2013 17:37:15 GMT
Hi everyone - thanks for all your good suggestions about giving medication. I have no-one to help. Babe is quite used to me handling her but trying to keep her head still in one hand and open her beak with the syringe in the other hand is nigh on impossible! I tried to wrap her in a soft elastic bandage but she just wriggled out. She seems to be OK but a still a little subdued and more in the cage than usual - they only go in of a nightime. I've just checked the bottom of the cage and found something that was once an egg. It seems to have collapsed in and is a peculiar lumpy shape, dried out but still has a white outside and yellow dried out yolk. Hopefully there are no more. Any signs of stress or trauma and it will be back to the vet. Regards. Sue Attachments:
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