My Cockateil broke her beak and now I am having a hard time getting her to eat anything I am not sure how long these guys can go without food and have syringed a goolash that I made for her but I am really worried that she is in too much pain even with painkillers and antibiotics, I need something anything that I can make until my bird formula gets in from the vet Please anyone help me out, with any suggestions.
2007-02-25 08:40:52 · 3 answers · asked by Kristen A 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
I have a cockatiel that was attacted in the nest and lost all his beak. I hand reared him on baby raising mix then started him on bird pellets when he was 3 months old. He is now 18 months old, his beak has grown back a little but isn't long enough nor does it meet properly so he still can't eat seed. He takes the moistened pellets in his mouth, sucks on them untill he gets them soft enough to swallow. If you have been feeding your bird pellets, place a small amount into a shallow dish, pour on some hot water and allow to stand a few minutes. The pellets will soften and you will be able to crush and mix them into a paste, allow to cool, your bird will lick this mix up. You will need to change the food morning and night.
If you have been feeding your bird seed, fruit and vegies its not so easy. Try cooking and cooling some of his favouite veggies then mash them put teaspoons of these on a small flat dish. Things like sweetpotato, corn kernels and peas. Soak a piece of wholemeal bread in a little water, mash and put in a dish. Cook some oats in just water, some cooked brown rice. Don't worry, it sounds like this has just happened and you've done the right thing and taken her to the vet. Give her a day or two, to start feeling better. Cockatiels are clever birds, she'll learn to cope. They can do with out food for a couple of days, give her a teaspoon of water morning and night and if she's not eating in a few days talk to your vet. Good luck.
2007-02-25 14:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by Kazzbar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your vet or pet shop and get some hand feeding food. Get a seringe and just make sure you don't overfill the crop. The instructions should be on the side of the feeding bag.
2007-02-25 17:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by Mark S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the pet store and purchase some hand rearing formula. You can also feed fresh baby food to her. I hope that she heals soon.
2007-02-25 16:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by Christie D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋