Nymox Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 I have just had a young Rosella dropped off here, which was brought in by a cat. He has no physical injuries but of course he is in a state of shock. It looks like a fledgling and behaves as such too, still makes the same noises. At the moment hes just laying on his side breathing heavily, I am keeping him in the warm and dark. Any advice or suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Looks like you have a new pet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Just what I needed :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Laying on his side is never a good thing. Look for signs of damage. Broken bones, ribs etc. Check the feet out too. They should be tightly clenched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 When I disturb him he can hold his head up well, bites well enough and can perch on my finger so I think he got quite lucky. Wings are in good condition but he doesn't have many flight feathers yet, but they're powerful enough to catch his fall. I really think its all just shock but I don't want to poke and prod him too much at this stage, I'll wait till he has calmed down a whole lot and have a closer look. I check around through his feathers thoroughly before hand and could not find any puncture wounds or scratches. I held out his wings and he didn't show any signs of discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 can perch on my finger so I think he got quite lucky. I held out his wings and he didn't show any signs of discomfort. If he'll let you near enough to do that and not struggle much he's either very young or nearly dead. Just keep him warm, make sure he's got water. Could try feeding him a little baby food with a tiny spoon if he's calm enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Yeah hes young but might be dying too. I managed to get some water into him with a syringe but hes still laying on his side and rolling his head, only perks up when I really move him. I'm guessing if he makes the night he might make it further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 He needs nutrients. Try a worm squished up and cooked egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstar99 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 cat food is something you can feed them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 He just took a syringe full of catfood mashed up with water. Doesn't like the syringe but doesn't mind what comes out of it. Makes a lot of noise so he's still fighting. I can't remember if it was Vegemite or Marmite that works well? I think that would be best for him tonight and move onto something more solid tomorrow. He is better then when first arrived at least, so fingers crossed he will be fine in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 he didn't show any signs of discomfort. they don't show pain well water a touch of marmite in it or berocca for vitB put it in warm dark place until the morning if it is alive then you may start playing with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#!CrunchBang Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 There is a baby bird food you can get from animates and other pet shops called egg and biscuit I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Is it still alive this morning Nymox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 No, he passed at at around 4:30am, quietly went to sleep and then the rigamortis set in. Tried my best poor wee fellow, not as easy as penguins these guys are stress bombs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 &c:ry . You did your best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Aww, Sorry to hear the sad news :tears: I've tried saving many a wee birdy that the cat has bought in, think I've succeded with a couple out of Lord knows how many, but as I say "Saving a couple has got to be better than saving none". Stress is a big killer in birds :roll: My 4 Cats now have bells on their collars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 My 4 Cats now have bells on their collars So does our little killer, doesn't stop him all the time though. Sorry about the Rosella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumbeginner32 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Grrr our cat caught an adult Rosella once but it was dead when she brought it to us. I was so upset. I love Rosellas. Sorry to hear that it didn't survive. I was going to say SPCA bird rescue but I'm sure you knew what you were doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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