Baby Kakariki Aspirating?

[BridgetL]

Hi there,
I'm new to this forum and need some advice. I am hand raising 3 Kakariki babies who are super precious. Mom had 7 but was battling so at 3 weeks I took over with 3 of them and have been feeding them myself 4 hourly for 2.5 weeks now.

One of the babies has had some difficulty feeding due to "panting" and wheezing so he cannot eat so well cos he cannot breathe witht eh spoon in his mouth.
I may have accidently sent food down his trachea and I feel so bloody awful.

They are growing so beautifully and are such soft natured fellas so that makes me feel even more horrid.
My closest vet is way too far away. Can anyone give me ANY advice. He seems rather distressed, Can one not massage the darn food out?

I know this forum says its not to replace vetinary care but I will be devastated if I cause this super cute feathered angels death.

Thanks for any advice you may have.
Bridget
Sydney Australia

 

[Birdiemarie]

I'm sorry, can you call the vet (emergency #) so they can perhaps help you over the phone? We do have knowledgeable members who respond to our 911 posts but they may not be reachable at this time.

 

[kcbee]

Aspiration is definitely a medical emergency and more severe based on how much was aspirated. Is there an ER vet you can call and at least get some advice?

There's some good information on this page Handfeeding Cockatiels, Hand Feeding Cockatiels, baby birds, chicks, Crop Burn, Punctured Esophagus, Slow Gut, Sour Crop, Aspiration, Pneumonia, Aspergilliosis, Candidiasis, Yeast Infections, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Unweaned Baby Birds, handfeeding b

but it doesn't give too much information about what to do if this happens.

I hope the baby will be ok

 

[waterfaller1]

Sent a message to Susanne.

 

[Birdiemarie]

Bridgett, how is your baby doing?

 

[suncoast]

I don't know what time it is there but you can call Dr. Burkett in North Carolina for a consulation. Just tell the receptionist it's an emergency.

Veterinary Advice - Ask Dr. Burkett A Question Today!

Ginger

 

[WingedVictory]

Hi, if you have aspirated the bird you may hear a gauging or wheezing sound. Take your bird to the vet and he can listen with a stethoscope and go from there. If the bird has in fact been aspirated it is going to need antibiotics to prevent the possibility. Is there any type of vet around you that can provide antibiotics for your bird? How is the bird acting now?

Please keep us posted.

Gary

 

[Kathie]

How is your baby doing?