Christian Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 wow! what a bad day! so I give Gatiep his midday meal and as I give him the last bit, the point of his beak grabs hold of the tube and pulls it of... and being a smart bird he swallows it.. So 3 vets later and R700 less in the bank he is ok. worst hour of my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Oh no! What an awful thing to happen. You must have been panicking. What did the vet have to do for him? Is he home or did the vet keep him in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 You must have been devastated I know I would be I'd have to get someone to drive me to the vet because I would be crying and worried there is no way I'd be able to control myself enough to drive. how is he is he okay hows his crop any damage what a awful thing to happen. I read that some people use a paper cups to feed there larger birds because you can squeese them into the shape of a beak and they fit into the babys moth and actualy push on the pumping refex at the back of their beak which causes them to easily drink I think you have to use 2 cups inside each other so the are strong enough but I hear its more like getting fed by thier parents. you could try it least you would not have to worry about him hurting himself again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 htanks for the concern. luckily he is ok. the tube was on its way to the 2nd tummy. lol(cant remember how to spell the word (properly. lol)ust a few mins away from surgery. Luckly no damage. at the moment he is on my lap talking away. what the vet did... she felt around his crop a bit and said that if the dont get him to sleep soon they would have to opperate on him. so the got him under narcotics and removed the food from his crop and slowly worked the tube up the food pipe(forgot the word again. lol).. man I need to get better at spelling in english. lol. but he is safe and sound. Im just happy he didnt die! good thing that a prayer doesnt come with a bill. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 OMG!!! What a horrific experience so early on with your first Grey. It is great to hear he is back home and safe once again. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 yeah it was pretty bad. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Sorry to hear that Christian. Here are a few threads that are worth a read if you are not experienced in hand feeding..... http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73409-handfeeding-a-baby-grey.html http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73842-associated-risks-of-hand-feeding.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I knew you would be the perfect owner for Gatiep. She is so lucky to have you. You knew exactly what to do in a crisis. Karma to you. I'm so glad it turned out good. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I didn't know they had more than one tummy:ohmy: . Would someone please explain this to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 They dont,here is an article i did a while back,worth a look .... http://www.greyforums.net/understanding-your-grey/a--guide-to-a-birds-internal-anatomy..html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 OMG Christian, you certainly handled that beautifully, you are calm under pressure and it was a good thing for this could have had dire consequences, glad to hear that Gatiep is going to be fine. Karma coming your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks, That link was very helpful to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 lovemyGreys wrote: Sorry to hear that Christian. Here are a few threads that are worth a read if you are not experienced in hand feeding..... http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73409-handfeeding-a-baby-grey.html http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73842-associated-risks-of-hand-feeding.html lol. the handfeeding I can do. but accidents happen<br><br>Post edited by: Christian, at: 2008/08/21 06:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 BaxtersMom wrote: She is so lucky to have you Gatiep is a boy's name. the vet said she would put her money on him being a boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Oops, sorry, won't happen again;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Christian wrote: lovemyGreys wrote:Sorry to hear that Christian. Here are a few threads that are worth a read if you are not experienced in hand feeding..... http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73409-handfeeding-a-baby-grey.html http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73842-associated-risks-of-hand-feeding.html lol. the handfeeding I can do. but accidents happen<br><br>Post edited by: Christian, at: 2008/08/21 06:23 Have you experience in hand-feeding then ? Perhaps change to spoon feeding it dosent carry the same risks of tube feeding & in my opinion is a much kinder method to feed a baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 I have a bit of hand feeding experience. I feed him without the tube now. so its just the injector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 How old is your grey Christian ? How many feeds is he on a day ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Christian: I'm so glad everything turned out okay- I bet that was a terribly scary experience, but your quick thinking and getting him to the vet right away saved him. I spoon fed my grey when he was a baby, it's just as easy as a syringe so you may want to give it a try. Hope the rest of your week is pleasantly undramatic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 @ lovemygreys... He is 7 weeks now I feed him 3 syringes twice a day. the reason I use a syringe is because it seems a bit faster. I have to get to school early. and standing up at 6am is already hard enough. @ lyric. lol! I wish! If its not one thing its the next. Stupid school! good thing tomorrow is the last day... n\then next week its exams. that should get the stress levels back up again. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 NEVER please rush your baby to eat quickly for your own convenience,let him take the formula at his own pace.Is there anyone at home Christain while your out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 I dont rush him. but using a syringe is faster than a spoon. nope nobody home. but I leave the tv on for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I am curious as to what experience you had prior to this with handfeeding baby birds? Have you tried a spoon with another bird and found it to be too slow? You baby is only 7 weeks old, he is very young to be left on his own all day long. Doesnt anybody come and check on him during the day while you are out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Sorry Christain by faster for who ? You or your baby ? This isnt a personal attack,but it is unfair to leave a 7 week old baby at home with the TV for company.This is such a crucial time in his development,He has no clutch mates for company or to learn social skills with,he needs attention through out the day,now is the time to be introducing him to new foods & stimulating him,i do hope he dosent become withdrawn for your sake.This is my personal opinion & im sure others will add theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I agree with LMG and Siobha, 7 weeks is way too young to be left alone. Also, depending on the length of time you are gone, it could be too long between feedings at that age. I know it's probably too late now, but is there any reason the breeder had you take the Grey home before it was weaned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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