Eclectus chicks

[expressmailtome]

Thank you for sharing! They are very sweet! Matt

 

[Crackseed]

So very awesome Kathy I'm experiencing all the baby bird foibles now but I don't think I expected to be quite so concerned over how clumsy these little guys can be when learning to move around :O

 

[sodakat]

So very awesome Kathy I'm experiencing all the baby bird foibles now but I don't think I expected to be quite so concerned over how clumsy these little guys can be when learning to move around :O

They are clumsy and need to rest often after each adventure. I think its cute when they just STOP right where they are and lay down!

 

[sodakat]

 

[April]

Look at them growing up so fast and exploring their awesome playarea!

 

[expressmailtome]

They look all grown up! Matt

 

[Milo]

I am in absolute love with all of these pictures!!! The lighting in the last two is so beautiful, it accentuates their colors. Out of curiosity, how long does it usually take for them to lose that baby coloring in the beak? I can't remember if I've already asked you that... I feel like I've already asked about a thousand questions

 

[sodakat]

For those watching this thread I have some difficult news. The little male took a fall and injured himself. He has a dislocated lower spine and separated pelvis. He cannot move his legs. Much physical therapy and massage *may* result in him regaining use of his legs. We just don't know. Meanwhile I am learning to hand feed as his parents are unsure how to react.

This happened Friday evening when he was sleeping on a rope with his head tucked behind his head for the first time. He fell straight down and landed on his front side. I was close by and raced to him. His legs were extended behind him.

Without knowing what his eventual abilities will be or what his recovery will be I have told Jenny that we cannot count on him going home to her.

Please keep her in your thoughts. She was so looking forward to having a green man join her family.

 

[Deej]

I am so sorry to hear this news. This is so sad. Healing vibes going out to this young boy that he is able to regain the use of his legs and I'm sending extra thoughts for his parents because they are confused about this also. My thoughts are with you and Jenny while we all wait with you to see how he progresses. Give the handsome boy a gentle hug for me.

 

[sweet francis]

Oh no! I too am so sad to hear this news Sending healing thoughts to the poor little guy.

 

[SandraK]

I am SO sorry to hear this news, it's been so much fun watching your little ones grow and to read this is really saddening. I hope your little man pulls through and that Jenny is able to be his mom at some time in the future.

 

[Ribbit21]

So sorry to hear this! Sending healing thoughts to the little guy!!

 

[merlinsmom13]

I'm so sorry, I hope he recovers

 

[Mizzely]

So sorry to hear this

 

[Bailey]

Oh no! I hope he recovers.

 

[Bokkapooh]

Oh man, I am so sorry the baby boy got injured. Dislocated lower spine and hip? Can it be popped back into place? (sorry I am ignorant on this, and dont know how one would fix this?)

 

[sodakat]

No, the vet did not think she should "do" anything to his back. It is the synsacrum portion that is twisted to the left, if you want to look at a skeletal diagram.

I have been massaging him and giving him warm soaks but now I can work on him without fear of damaging him. It is very sad to see him so helpless, but he is being such a good boy. I expect this will take a long, long time to heal (to whatever degree it heals).

The irchium/pelvis is separated assymetrically. That is probably causing some swelling/inflamation. We are hoping metacam will help with this.

I think one toe clenched a bit today when I was blow drying him after his soaking. That is huge. His right leg seems to have more control than his left although at first I was not sure if it was involuntary movement. After the xrays I allowed myself to breathe.

Thanks for your kind thoughts. Poor little guy. He was so very good for the vet. Then he had his first piece of ice from my soda since we went to town. He sure enjoyed that. Very daunting to think he is so dependent on me. I'll tell you what, hand feeders deserve credit.

I wrapped him in a towel and stood him upright in a plastic pitcher and finally was able to get him to take formula. Very difficult when they are lying down. Plus he has no clue what formula is, what I'm doing since mom and dad are supposed to be feeding him and what that thing I'm putting in his mouth is. But we are getting there. Formula all over him and me and Sailor who was on my shoulder trying to eat the formula off the baby.

 

[bicmeister]

You deserve credit!

Anyway, sending healing thoughts!! Hope he recovers!

 

[Bokkapooh]

I hope you dont mind me asking another, question. So will the daily massages, heat soaks, etc, re-locate the spine and hip back into place? Still a bit confused. I know you are doing the best thing for him.

 

[artgeek09]

It's so heartbreaking to hear this :'( I know you're doing the absolute best for him and he couldn't have a better caregiver. Prayers being sent little man can heal and regain control.