My Cockatiel Chico Hurt His Self And I need Help

[DeputyMax]

Chico somehow got his self wedged between a book case and the wall in my room. I'm guessing he was there about 15 or 25 minutes head down. I got him out but now he is quiet whereas before he was always chirping and calling. Also, he tried to fly and only got about six inches off the ground. I tried putting some millet in front of him but he had no interest in it. he is acting very quiet and won't leave my shoulder.
I called the avian vet to see if she could see him for an emergency but she is out of town until Thursday (3 days from now). I just don't know how to care for him until then. Should I put him in his cage and let him rast or should I leave him on my shoulder where he seems the most comfortable. He hasn'nt eaten or drank anything since I got him out, not even the millet. Any help you can give me would be very helpful and appreciated.

 

[Parront]

Just seeing your post! How is he doing today?

 

[DeputyMax]

He's being very quiet, not the usual songs and contact calls I hear each morning. Also, he's not eating. I can see that he just barely nibbled some of the millet I put in his cage, but practically nothing. I can see where he injured his wing, it's up around where his wing connects to his body. I have seen him move around the cage a little bit, but not much.
The avian vet's office told me they would call me today, but I don't know what to do. The not eating and the lack of vocalizations really worries me.

 

[merlinsmom13]

I think I would just show up at the vet. This is an emergency. Are there ER vets near you.

 

[DeputyMax]

Yes, there is an emergency vet about 30 miles from here but I don't know if they treat birds. I guess I'll call them now and find out.

 

[DeputyMax]

I took Chico to the emergency vet this morning. They said there doesn't seem to be a problem with his wing, it may just be sprained. I told them about his not eating and they gave me some formula to feed him with a syringe. They gave him a little in the doctor's office to show me how, but I'm very scared that I'll do it wrong or hurt him. They also gave him 2 injections, one for pain that they said would last about 4 hours and the other was a long term pain and inflammation shot that they said would last a week.
He's got an appointment with his regular doctor Saturday, I just hope I can care for him until then.
I'm very scared that I'll lose him.

 

[merlinsmom13]

I suspected pain, 8m glad they gave him something. I bet he'll start eating soon. Watch YouTube videos on hand feeding. When he's hungry he should make it easy for you

 

[DeputyMax]

I checked you tube but all the videos were for cockatiel chicks. Is it the same for adults?

 

[Parront]

Try looking for videos for feeding sick parrot there are videos that show adult birds. You also can try using a spoon if your scared of using syringe.

I checked you tube but all the videos were for cockatiel chicks. Is it the same for adults?

 

[DeputyMax]

IU'm afraid I'm going to lose him. His wings are starting to drop, he's shaking a little, and he's breathing with his mouth open.

 

[DeputyMax]

Chico passed away. He fell from his perch so I took him out of his cage and put him on my chest, his favorite place to relax, and he passed about a half hour later. Good bye Chico, I will miss and love you forever. You will always live in my heart.

 

[merlinsmom13]

I'm so sorry

 

[LozBin]

Oh no, I am so sorry for Chico and your loss.
There are no words that can help at such a time but he knew he was loved during his life.

 

[Dartman]

 

[Parront]

I am so sorry for your loss! He has crossed the Rainbowbridge and will be pain free. Cyber Hugs to you!

 

[Zilga]

I'm so sorry.

 

[Finchbreed]

Condolences on your loss.

 

[Aestatis]

I'm so sorry for your loss . Please know you did everything you could. In my experience emergency vets for these little guys can be hit or miss, but at least they were able to try something.

 

[Mockinbirdiva]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Vittror]

I'm so sorry for your loss