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Lynda included this important information in her post when she told us about Zorro's accident. IF YOU ARE USING HONEY FOR YOUR BIRD PLEASE BE SURE IT IS PASTEURIZED The FIRST thing the vet wanted me to do when I called was to coat Zorro's mouth with honey. I replied I don't have any honey will sugar do? "No absolutely not" The vet said. The reason why I had to coat Zorro's ,mouth with honey, is that honey unlike other sugary liquids does not have to be swallowed to get the sugar into the body to help with shock. Honey he said has amazing rehabilitative properties and can be absorbed in by the mucus membrane. Also Zorro did not have the danger of aspirating on a sugary syrup since he was in shock and could not swallow. It is important to remember keep honey on hand at all times. You will never know when you need it. We got the honey from a kindly neighbor who handed honey to a crying child without asking any questions. I have about 45 minutes until I call for an update. I am always so scared to call. Editors note: Since reading this I have gotten one of those small packages of honey, like what ketchup comes in, at a fast food joint, and have put it right into my birdie first aid kit..You should as well. A final note to all from Lynda Please also remind people of what their big birds can do to their smaller ones. Tyler U2 is so sweet and gentle. She had never struck out at any of the birds before. We never gave a thought to what she could do to our conures. We learned the sad way and are very very careful now. Lynda's story is a reminder to all that birds of different sizes should always play separately. Even the sweetest bird can suddenly, often times with no reason known to us, have a bad moment and slash out. All to often the results are deadly. Thankfully in Zorro's case he is going to recover and hopefully will return to the loving conure he has always been... |
This page is created with our thanks to Lynda and Zorro...Zorro had an unfortunate accident..Through his care Lynda learned two very important things all of us with birds should now..She shares this information with us on this page.. You can see Zorro's story and recovery by clicking here "Prayers for Zorro" Restraining your bird GENTLY: It is suggested that you practice on a stuffed animal approx. the same size as your bird...(beanie baby) A wonderful lady named Bonnie Jay sent me this letter when I put out a plea to the PB list to help me with the tube feedings. When the vet restrained Zorro he held Zorro's head and restrained his body while using the other hand to tube and feed. As many times as I tried I could not do this without help and was getting frustrated. I finally figured out why. The vet is a very large man standing well over six feet. My hands were not as big and strong enough. Zorro's head is delicate right now and I needed something gentle but secure. The towel should be relative to the birds size. I found even with a struggling bird this works great. the result is a bird swaddled like a baby. Or as my son described it a bird in a waffle cone. I assume I was doing it right since it made everything so easy. 1. Fold long length of towel back on itself so you have a 3 inch collar on the long side. 2. Gently place over the back of the bird 1/3 of the way from one end with the folded side out. 3. Wrap the 1/3 over the bird's body, and then the remaining 2/3 around that and you have a papoose. The bird will be gently restrained and you can stand him up in your lap while you feed. It is also better if the towel can be placed from behind the bird so that the bird can be drawn into the chest with it's back on the person's chest and it's tummy forward, because it makes it easier to wrap with the left hand and then the right hand. I usually make the left side the shorter part and the right side the longer part. But it doesn't matter which is which. Just do the shorter part first. It is hard to approach from behind the bird though because they are so wary of a towel. |
The towel should be folded like this. Use a towel that is appropriate for the size of the bird |
Snag the bird with your hand placed about one third from the outside edge of the towel. I keep Zorro's head about an inch from the top. This is the way Ifound comfortable for me. Instructions say the bird should be placed one third of the way down the towel |
"GENTLE RESTRAINT" Waffle Cone Bird especially helpful if you need to administer medication Be sure to read on past the pictures for a great tip re Honey |
This page is created with our thanks to Lynda and Zorro...Zorro had an unfortunate accident..Through his care Lynda learned two very important things all of us with birds should now..She shares this information with us on this page.. You can see Zorro's story and recovery by clicking here "Prayers for Zorro" Restraining your bird GENTLY: It is suggested that you practice on a stuffed animal approx. the same size as your bird...(beanie baby) A wonderful lady named Bonnie Jay sent me this letter when I put out a plea to the PB list to help me with the tube feedings. When the vet restrained Zorro he held Zorro's head and restrained his body while using the other hand to tube and feed. As many times as I tried I could not do this without help and was getting frustrated. I finally figured out why. The vet is a very large man standing well over six feet. My hands were not as big and strong enough. Zorro's head is delicate right now and I needed something gentle but secure. The towel should be relative to the birds size. I found even with a struggling bird this works great. the result is a bird swaddled like a baby. Or as my son described it a bird in a waffle cone. I assume I was doing it right since it made everything so easy. 1. Fold long length of towel back on itself so you have a 3 inch collar on the long side. 2. Gently place over the back of the bird 1/3 of the way from one end with the folded side out. 3. Wrap the 1/3 over the bird's body, and then the remaining 2/3 around that and you have a papoose. The bird will be gently restrained and you can stand him up in your lap while you feed. It is also better if the towel can be placed from behind the bird so that the bird can be drawn into the chest with it's back on the person's chest and it's tummy forward, because it makes it easier to wrap with the left hand and then the right hand. I usually make the left side the shorter part and the right side the longer part. But it doesn't matter which is which. Just do the shorter part first. It is hard to approach from behind the bird though because they are so wary of a towel. |
Now wrap the short end around the bird tucking it under. Not to tight but not loose enough for the bird to escape. It helps it you pull the bird to your chest, feet out, to wrap. |
This is how your Papoose should look gently restrained. |
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Wrap the other two thirds around your bird. |
Lynda and Zorro |
Lynda included this important information in her post when she told us about Zorro's accident. IF YOU ARE USING HONEY FOR YOUR BIRD PLEASE BE SURE IT IS PASTEURIZED The FIRST thing the vet wanted me to do when I called was to coat Zorro's mouth with honey. I replied I don't have any honey will sugar do? "No absolutely not" The vet said. The reason why I had to coat Zorro's ,mouth with honey, is that honey unlike other sugary liquids does not have to be swallowed to get the sugar into the body to help with shock. Honey he said has amazing rehabilitative properties and can be absorbed in by the mucus membrane. Also Zorro did not have the danger of aspirating on a sugary syrup since he was in shock and could not swallow. It is important to remember keep honey on hand at all times. You will never know when you need it. We got the honey from a kindly neighbor who handed honey to a crying child without asking any questions. I have about 45 minutes until I call for an update. I am always so scared to call. Editors note: Since reading this I have gotten one of those small packages of honey, like what ketchup comes in, at a fast food joint, and have put it right into my birdie first aid kit..You should as well. A final note to all from Lynda Please also remind people of what their big birds can do to their smaller ones. Tyler U2 is so sweet and gentle. She had never struck out at any of the birds before. We never gave a thought to what she could do to our conures. We learned the sad way and are very very careful now. Lynda's story is a reminder to all that birds of different sizes should always play separately. Even the sweetest bird can suddenly, often times with no reason known to us, have a bad moment and slash out. All to often the results are deadly. Thankfully in Zorro's case he is going to recover and hopefully will return to the loving conure he has always been... |
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