4 Orphaned Mannikins

[Birdbabe]

OMG! Cuteness!

 

[Dartman]

We raised a baby female house finch we rescued from a crow on our roof. She bonded so we kept her and called her Beeper. She was a cool little feisty soul who got another year and a half with us. She got a chill and died after we tried a few things to help and it was as devastating as loosing any of my companion critters.
Looks like your lil guys are doing well and I bet they think your mommy Keep up the good work for your little fids

 

[webchirp]

Sooo itty and cute!

 

[Amy Pierce]

Last night at about 8pm I went through to check on the little birds and they were sleepy but of course got up to beg for some food and were doing well. This morning when I went through to check on them one of them had passed away He was in an awkward position and didn't look like he had just 'slipped on' in his sleep during the night. I was so shocked and absolutely stumped as to what could have caused it. When I came through later to check on the remaining little baby, he hopped towards me, then suddenly seemed to stop and bend his head toward his tummy, as though he was preening his chest, put his wings out, and fell over, stretching his little legs out in the exact same position I had found the other baby. I carefully picked him up and held him, thinking he was dying. He convulsed, and then lay still, and I thought it was over for him then he opened his tiny little eyes, looked up at me, and started begging for food!
I'm stumped as to what is causing the fits, and wondering if maybe it is something genetic, due to both of them suddenly having them? I have the little chap on heat, he is a bit weak but still responsive when I come near the cage

 

[Anne & Gang]

 

[Dartman]

Oh man hope the little guy makes it

 

[Amy Pierce]

The little guy just kept having fits all day I held him in my hand as he had his last one and passed away absolutely heartbroken that I lost my entire brood

 

[Dartman]

I'm sorry but you did the best you could and they knew they were safe and loved loved

 

[Anne & Gang]

 

[ncGreyBirdLady]

 

[CrystalLeo]

I'm so sorry Amy! I only managed to come back onto the internet this morning. It's terrible that that had to happen with all of them. Usually it does have to do with a genetic defect. Big hug for you Amy! You gave them a nice warm and loving home to be in. They couldn't have wished for someone better to take care of them.

 

[webchirp]

Oh no, I am so sorry...

 

[Birdbabe]

Oh no, I'm so sorry.

 

[sunnysmom]

I'm so sorry. You did your very best for them. They were lucky to have you.

 

[Tranquil Bird]

Oh no…..what an ordeal for you. You made your best effort I am sure. Sometimes it is just not meant to be.

 

[faeryphoebe1]

I'm so sorry, Amy. These babies were so blessed to have you. May they fly high♡♡♡.

You are a very, very special person. We need more people like you in this world.