Making my own oxygen incubator

[sgyoung]

If all else fails, I will get another machine I found on Amazon for slightly more but it has a much wider saturation range.

 

[saroj12]

that is so confusing to me as this machine does not exceed 5 LPM (it only has a range of 1-5 L/minute) and yet it says the oxygen saturation is 90%. I will ask my vet about it. Sorry to keep pestering you with questions

I called the contact number in your link. Tech confirmed the range of 86to 90% saturation. Too much oxygen isn’t good either. I have to get the birds dinner so I’ll check back later. Best of luck

 

[sgyoung]

I found one of these used but in good condition. Wondering if this would be strong enough to work. It says it is 5 LPM and produced up to 30% saturation.

Tranquil Sounds Oxygen Bar

The Tranquil Sounds Oxygen Bar produces Oxygen enriched air, increasing Oxygen concentration by up to 43%. Simply put on the included headset and relax as oxygen enriched air is gently produced via the headset while you enjoy soothing built-in music. Additional Features/Benefits: Produces...

bednbathgallery.com

 

[saroj12]

It says it’s portable. I was advised to get the stationary kind. Something about the oxygen flow not being continuous in portable units.

 

[saroj12]

@Macawnutz @Hankmacaw

 

[sgyoung]

From more reading, what I understand is that all oxygen concentrators deliver oxygen that is at least 90% oxygen, and it is the LPM that changes the saturation in the air, and I think 1 LPM is what I would want to set it at to keep the tub around 30%.

 

[saroj12]

From more reading, what I understand is that all oxygen concentrators deliver oxygen that is at least 90% oxygen, and it is the LPM that changes the saturation in the air, and I think 1 LPM is what I would want to set it at to keep the tub around 30%.

Please share the links

 

[sgyoung]

Please share the links

How Does An Oxygen Concentrator Work? Learn About Concentrators

How does an oxygen concentrator work? An oxygen concentrator uses zeolite to concentrate air and deliver medical grade oxygen.

www.oxygenconcentratorstore.com

if you scroll down to the second paragraph, it says that oxygen concentrators create pure (90-95%) oxygen

 

[saroj12]

How Does An Oxygen Concentrator Work? Learn About Concentrators

How does an oxygen concentrator work? An oxygen concentrator uses zeolite to concentrate air and deliver medical grade oxygen.

www.oxygenconcentratorstore.com

if you scroll down to the second paragraph, it says that oxygen concentrators create pure (90-95%) oxygen

Thank you!

 

[sgyoung]

Update: this morning Poncho had a seizure and I took him to the vet. He called a specialist and prescribed more metacam, but 4x the dosage Poncho had previously been taking. After a week he wants to see him again in which case he may prescribe some kind of seizure medication which may be lifelong. That really scares me!! I asked about the oxygen at home and the specialist said it can help in the postictal phase of a seizure but didn’t see how it would really help him apart from that? Obviously I am not a medical professional and ultimately trust the advice of people who have years of education and experience. However, I have taken Poncho to the vet 3 times in the past 3 weeks for oxygen and seen just how well he improves when he gets a treatment in terms of his balance and wobbliness. They didn’t give him oxygen today and I noticed how clumsy and uncoordinated he was trying to navigate his cage, so since my oxygen concentrator was FINALLY delivered today I did a quick 25 minute treatment and he was soooo much more active, vocal, and coordinated afterwards. I honestly really feel like one or two more treatments this week will help him so much along with the increased metacam. I really respect this vet but he’s not with Poncho 24/7 and hasn’t seen how well he does after an oxygen treatment. I honestly think if he had gotten more oxygen in the first 2 weeks after his concussion, we maybe wouldn’t be having these problems now 3.5 weeks after the accident. I honestly think he would have healed faster. So surely it can’t be too late now to do a few treatments and help boost his recovery along.

 

[Hankmacaw]

I'm with you - both of my GWs had a hour of oxy every day. They were both very ill. My vet approved of the oxygen treatments and the one thing he told me that gave me a lot of comfort is, "You can never hurt a bird by giving them oxygen."

 

[sgyoung]

I'm with you - both of my GWs had a hour of oxy every day. They were both very ill. My vet approved of the oxygen treatments and the one thing he told me that gave me a lot of comfort is, "You can never hurt a bird by giving them oxygen."

yes! That is what I’m thinking. I will make sure he doesn’t get too high a concentration of course but I feel that it’s worth trying a few times this week since it has seemed to really help in the past.