Urgent assistance - sick bird

[kerry1971]

HI - 24hrs ago a sick pigeon was handed to me in my shop - it was outside - unable to fly - weak - skinny and dazed - its a racing pigeon ( i think!) as its got a ring on each leg ? anyway - its a lovely thing ---- i have had it in a large cage with newspaper - hay to sleep on and fresh water - I only had some 'naked' oats and chicken chick grai to hand but put some in - he isnt interested - today he is still alive but looks sooo depressed - he is fluffed up - when I touch him he looks ok tho and quiet perky but he is PURE BONE also he has pooped bright green watery poo with a white watery bit in the middle and darker solid center - i cannot afford to start going to the vets over this tho  I would if i could - any help appreciated and i am happy to hand feed etc the correct stuff but i cannot afford the vet - thankyou! Kerryx

[kerry1971]

 

PS - he also shakes his head every now and again form side to side

 

PPS -  I am living in germany at the mo so no RSPB near me

[frank-123]

some lentils in a bowl with another bowl of water into your cage it might take a few days to build it back up so it can fly again

good luck

[Wiley]

also kerry if you can read its ring number and post it maybe can find its original home and owner.

[timbarra]

hi kerry,

keep giving it plain water with a little honey disolved in it, and feed some rice or small grain bird food not budgie food. give it time it will be 4-5 days before he shows any sign of improving. it also shakes its head because its settling down to rest and keep it semi darkened for a day or 2 . hope it helped.

 

spence

[Roland]

me! Well I'd plonk three peanuts down it's throat - if it didn't take them readily- ... than a small little worm. Rest with a little honey in it's water.

Mollassess is also cool.