Skittles found after 5 days in the snow. What now?

[outnumbered]

Well she escaped Friday and was found today. I am in shock and soo glad I persisted with the flyers etc or i would never have got her back. Now, she is naturally exhausted and missing her tail feathers and looks like she is struggling to climb but just a little. She is booked in at a regular vet tomorrow just for a check but is there any specific illness that she could have got being outside for 5 days outside especially with the cold weather. She is sitting on her swing sleeping and no signs of vomit or smell and has had something to eat and drink. She is one strong little budgie

[mizloco]

I am so happy for you. How amazing she was found. I don't know what to suggest health wise other than to take her to the vets but maybe give her a treat like millet.

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[nat]

OMG thank goodness you found her! I am so glad :-) There shouldn't be too much to pick up at this time of year as below freezing temps make the mites dormant, but it might be worth asking the vet if canker is a problem all year round? Alot of wild birds carry it and I'm not sure it its something that is more prolific depending on the season or not:-/ Best of luck in nursing her back to health :-)

[skysmum]

Poor little soul, im so glad you found her. Just good R and R and treats me thinks, just goes to show how tough they are, its been soooo cold.

[sarah*glittergirl2212]

Such good news that she is safe and sound, I hope the vet gives her the all clear.

[lousette]

So glad you found her! Tough little thing surviving in the cold like that - I hope she gets the all clear and just needs a little TLC to get back to normal.

[sweetpea]

Such good news that she has been found!
I hope she recovers quickly from her adventure.

[outnumbered]

Thanks everyone, She feels a little lighter so treats are a must. She also just flew over to her boing at the window- she always sits there at night so that is a good sign. She was also preening my nose. Did you all see the blizzards? how did she manage in that weather and she was found about 2 miles from my house.
God bless the little soul xxx

[birdguhl]

What a story! She must be a toughie. She will be loving being back in her familiar warm place with lots of treats to boot. It will be interesting to see what the vet thinks.

[stace]

This is the best news ever. I"m so happy.

I just woke this morning and from my bedside radio came news of the UKs snow, and the first thing I thought of was Skittles out there alone. Thank Goodness!

Have you got any energy type supplements? Like Guardian Angel?

[Marianne Marlow]

I'm so glad. I hope you can nurse her back to health.

[outnumbered]

Mar 12, 2013 21:40:20 GMT stace said:

This is the best news ever. I"m so happy.

I just woke this morning and from my bedside radio came news of the UKs snow, and the first thing I thought of was Skittles out there alone. Thank Goodness!

Have you got any energy type supplements? Like Guardian Angel?

I made up a first aid box but not gaurdian angel. I will go order it now. i knew there was one that I was missing !! Thanks for reminderxxxx

[Hezz]

Great news, outnumbered. Sounds like she just needs building back up to pre-escape weight. I can imagine her eating everything in sight.

[budgiefriend]

Skittles is a real survivor. It sounds like she remembers everything... the boing in the window and preening your nose. She's thinking, "It's good to be home."

[Gaile]

so pleased that she is home safe x