Guest Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 what a day! The weather is horrible; dark, wet and windy. Mariana was still poorly this morning but it turned out to be a soft egg and she seems fine now. Shalott was fine this morning but now looks depressed, standing about with eyes shut. Either tired or a softie on the way!? Then my poor little Harry (budgie) fell off his perch and was squeaking and wobbling all over the place. I had him on my knee for about 10 minutes and he seemed to be fading. He is 11 years old so I was dreading this day. He stopped squeaking and started to lie down, eyes closed, I was in floods of tears! Then he started to pick up, little by litle. He was very unbalanced at first so I kept him on my knee but now he seems back to his old self, hopping about on his perches and scoffing his millet! I think he may have had a stroke, budgies are prone to them unfortunately. But, fingers x'd, he'll be okay. Shalott seems a little better now but still a bit tired looking. I was okay this morning but now I'm a gibbering wreck!!!! I can just about cope with 1 sick bird at a time, but 3 at the same time!!!! Let's hope things can only get better eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 You poor thing. Our pets really are part of our family aren't they. I hope you have a better day tomorrow and your little ones are feeling better. Take care. Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Oh poor you . I know how fond you are of Harry - I hope he's going to be OK. Glad to hear it was just a softie with Mariana, hope it's the same with Shalott . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Oh Dear ..it does sound as if the budgie may have suffered a stroke Amazing how resilient they are though..hope he continues to bounce back and that the girls are OK from now on. Does the budgie talk Justine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 thanks guys, I know it's not like having poorly kids or anything but they're all my babies, they all have their own characters and I love them. It breaks my heart to see them ill and they can't tell me what's wrong. I really thought Harry was on his way out, all I could do was stroke him and be with him. Somehow he rallied so we're keeping a close eye on him and keeping everything x'd. It was horrible to see him suffering. Hi Leann, yes but not much, he says "hello babba" and "hello baby" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hope things are better tomorrow Poet My mother taught my budgie to say most of the lord's prayer Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Harry seems well, a little shaky but almost back to normal. Ian took Shalott to the vets as she was really looking off colour today; hunched, eyes closed, hardly eating or drinking and doing eggy coloured poos. After2-3 days we knew it was time to take action! I didn't go, I couldn't, in case of the worst! The vet said she had a soft egg that was stuck so they 'unstuck' it and got most of it out, she's had a baytril injection and this time we've been given baytril tablets to give her. We were charged £21 this time which is odd because they spent longer working on her than when we took Mariana and Mariana's visit, plus her (liquid) baytril was £31!? The vet said the tablets would probably be easier to administer, we've been told to just put half a pill in her beak and she'll swallow it! We shall see...fingers x'd she's picked up a bit t'row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Well, at least they've identified what was causing her to be poorly . Hope she perks up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 aye, thanks vicki. The realities of caring for animals eh, think I need to toughen up a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Not at all. Nothing to be ashamed of, being soft about animals . I think there might be a few of us around on this forum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 she seems a tad bit better today so hopefully she'll continue in that vein, I'd hate to lose her now that she's starting to look like a real chicken! Bless her. this is her when we got her http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/shalott.JPG and here's some from today http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/210808.1.jpg http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/210808.2.jpg http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/210808.3.jpg http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/210808.7.jpg still got a baldy bum though! http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/210808.8.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Aww bless her....hope she still keeps improving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I thought I'd posted here earlier . Oh well. She's looking so much better than when she arrived - I remember that photo well . You must be doing something right to get her looking so healthy! How long does it take for them to get full feather regrowth? It seems to be taking a while, poor things . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I think it depends on a number of things, we got them in October and they were all still laying so a lot of their energy was being used to make eggs and keep them warm. Maud and Fatima weren't in as bad shape as Lottie (shalott) and Mariana, so they feathered up within a few months. Lottie really started to feather up once the warmer weather kicked in, plus she's not laying now so I guess all her energy can go into feather production!? Human hair and nails grow less quickly in Winter, maybe it's the same with chooks Anyway, here's hoping my little 'un is okay in the morning p.s. Vicki my internet connection is appaling lately (that's TalkTalk BB for you!) so I'll PM you as soon as I can, it's taken me over an hour or so to post this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 She does look so much better now than when you first got her that's TLC for you (tenderly loved chicken ) Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 *fingers crossed* for all your birds, Poet. I had a budgie once, who apparantly had a stroke and died whilst in the midst of eating. It was very bizarre. We came down one morning and he was just stood at the seed hopper like he'd been frozen. Glad Harry seems to be getting over his "turn". You're getting to be a dab hand at this Baytril lark, aren't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi Poet, Sorry to hear about your budgie woes but glad things are improving. Our loved ones are exactly that no matter what shape, form or species they are. We have such a capacity to love and be loved another of humankind's amazing qualities. Your chicken pictures are really cute - it is great to se the progress being made. I look forward to being able to offer that care in the future. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 thanks Karen xxx Oh Lin, that's so sad, I left a message on your facebook and then saw your message about how often you log on to it! Ms Marple, thank you, you've summed it up perfectly there! xxx I took some snaps of my little Maudie today too, if I don't go out she jumps on the bench and taps on the window or taps on the conservatory door. She loves cuddling on my knee. This is her wondering why I'm inside and she's outside http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/210808.4.jpg http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/210808.5.jpg http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/210808.6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Oh Lin, that's so sad, I left a message on your facebook and then saw your message about how often you log on to it! It was very sad at the time, but the passage of time has just left it as a weird experience. Sorry about Facebook. I join these things and then either don't have the time or can't be bothered to maintain them. I love the pics of Maudie. She looks very inquisitive and intelligent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Love those photos of Maude...she looks rather cross in that second piccie Justine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 ... I love the pics of Maudie. She looks very inquisitive and intelligent! she's that alright, boss chook and the first to try anything new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Love those photos of Maude...she looks rather cross in that second piccie Justine probably because I won't let her in! Little madam trys to sneak in whenever the door is open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Oh Poet I hope you and the three girls are ok - big hugs and positive thoughts coming your way. Maudie does have a very dignified look about her! I also think Ms Marple summed up our feelings totally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Harry said to tell you, just because he's pretty, cute and adorable, it doesn't mean he's a girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
