Thanks everyone for the excellent advice. Being so upset had me out in left field and with each post I said, Oh, now I remember I had to do it for my cockatiels when they were sick and even my Quaker when I had to give her two shots a day. I'm trying handfeeding formula mixed with baby sweet potatoes. I can't thank all of you enough for your sound advice. I appreciate the advice that I needed to be positive with Scooter and not a basket case who was on the verge of collapse. Scooter seems so much better each hour and is now talking up a storm. And telling me, "Pretty Scooter" and I agree with her she is a beauty. And I am so much better because of all of you. All of you are very special and much loved. I feel very blessed to know all of you. big hugs, Iris