1 day old lovebird and would love advice! (sad update #141 + #183)

[Kristina24]

Update on Valentine!! She's 6 days old I believe. I haven't had a super accurate weighing of her since the one I ordered got lost in the mail (ordered another one), but the scale I have right now kept jumping back and forth between 4-5g.

 

[Britnicorn]

Update on Valentine!! She's 6 days old I believe. I haven't had a super accurate weighing of her since the one I ordered got lost in the mail (ordered another one), but the scale I have right now kept jumping back and forth between 4-5g.

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Adorable!!! I’m glad to hear she’s doing well.
She doesn’t look much bigger than the last time we saw her... what do you think @Zara

 

[Zara]

She doesn’t look much bigger than the last time we saw her...

That´s because there´s not much to compare her to, and we can´t see her with our own eyes.

Do I think she looks small? Maybe. The picture being taken a little back also makes her look smaller. It´s like what I said before, this is the drawback with internet advice , there´s only so much people can help with online.

I posted a playlist on youtube, I think I already posted the link for Kristina in the prev. thead back in October.
Direct link
Our birds will be different because Valentine has yellow fuzz, whereas the ones in the video have grey/white.

 

[Kristina24]

I posted a playlist on youtube, I think I already posted the link for Kristina in the prev. thead back in October.
Direct link
Our birds will be different because Valentine has yellow fuzz, whereas the ones in the video have grey/white.

I do look at your playlist on your lovebirds! I definitely do see that she has grown since she hatched maybe not as fast but I'm happy she's gaining weight and not losing weight. Speaking of weight...the weighing scale finally came in so I can get an accurate weigh in later on (meaning early morning tomorrow) when her crop is empty.

 

[Kristina24]

Valentine is officially 1 week old! She's doing well and looks like she grew overnight.

 

[camelotshadow]

Happy 1 week Valentine.



Be less confusing if thread could read Sad Update Phoenix & hope Valentine continues to grow.

 

[Britnicorn]

Happy one week hatchday valentine!! I’m so happy for you guys

 

[Kristina24]

Valentine's crop is full of air. Any advice on what to do? I wish we can just burp birds like how we burp babies

 

[Britnicorn]

Valentine's crop is full of air. Any advice on what to do? I wish we can just burp birds like how we burp babies

Zara sent me that video when my baby had air stuck in her crop at 5 days old. I wasn’t able to get it out and I had to take her to the vet in the morning where he had to use tubes to get it out because he couldn’t push the air out either.

Try to do what they did in the video but extremely gently. If you can’t work it out then you’ll probably need to take valentine to the vet, but it’s okay to feed with air in the crop as long as it’s not crazy. How much is it?

@Zara

 

[Kristina24]

Zara sent me that video when my baby had air stuck in her crop at 5 days old. I wasn’t able to get it out and I had to take her to the vet in the morning where he had to use tubes to get it out because he couldn’t push the air out either.

Try to do what they did in the video but extremely gently. If you can’t work it out then you’ll probably need to take valentine to the vet, but it’s okay to feed with air in the crop as long as it’s not crazy. How much is it?

@Zara

I'm just scared that it might turn into sour crop or is sour crop.

 

[Britnicorn]

I'm just scared that it might turn into sour crop or is sour crop.

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I’ve seen way worse. Honestly that looks like the same amount of air in the crop that my Phoenix had. Try to burp it out, I had to poke her beak with the syringe I used to get her mouth to open. But if the air doesn’t budge at all, then don’t force it

 

[Britnicorn]

How’s it going?

 

[Kristina24]

How’s it going?

Tried burping her but didn't work/not sure if I was doing it correctly. She just pooped after her 10pm eating so I'm happy about that. Hoping she'll be okay through the night so I can take her to the vet in the morning.

 

[Britnicorn]

Tried burping her but didn't work/not sure if I was doing it correctly. She just pooped after her 10pm eating so I'm happy about that. Hoping she'll be okay through the night so I can take her to the vet in the morning.

I’m sure she’ll be okay. Air in the crop itself isn’t extremely serious, my Phoenix still gets air in her crop, it’s when it doesn’t empty by itself and the possible cause of it. But I’m sure she’ll make it to the vet, especially if she’s still eating/pooping

 

[Kristina24]

I’m sure she’ll be okay. Air in the crop itself isn’t extremely serious, my Phoenix still gets air in her crop, it’s when it doesn’t empty by itself and the possible cause of it. But I’m sure she’ll make it to the vet, especially if she’s still eating/pooping

She doesn't seem like herself, which is what has me worried

 

[Britnicorn]

She doesn't seem like herself, which is what has me worried

What’s different about her? Temperature and humidity are okay?

 

[Kristina24]

What’s different about her? Temperature and humidity are okay?

Yeah temp is at a constant 96-98. Humidity is at 58-60%. She doesn't chirp as much during feeding time. I think the air in her crop is making her extremely uncomfortable.

 

[Britnicorn]

Yeah temp is at a constant 96-98. Humidity is at 58-60%. She doesn't chirp as much during feeding time. I think the air in her crop is making her extremely uncomfortable.

It could be. It could be making her feel more full so she’s not as eager to eat. For now, everything is running smoothly on the inside so I have faith that she’ll make it through the night. Try not to stress too much, it’s out of your control until the vet opens

 

[Kristina24]

It could be. It could be making her feel more full so she’s not as eager to eat. For now, everything is running smoothly on the inside so I have faith that she’ll make it through the night. Try not to stress too much, it’s out of your control until the vet opens

Thank you it's gonna be a sleepless night more than usual

 

[Britnicorn]

Thank you it's gonna be a sleepless night more than usual

I understand, but definitely try to get some sleep. Birds can definitely feel stress, even the babies, so be sure to take care of yourself because you’ll also be taking care of them