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So sorry. Is he breathing through his mouth yet? -Kathy

No food, just water with maybe a little sugar in it. If there is food in his crop he doesn't need more food. -Kathy

He needs to be kept in a warm room or cage, 80-85 degrees. -Kathy

That can be a sign that the dying process has started. -Kathy

He's sick, not depressed. How many ml's of fluids hav you given him in 24 hours? -Kathy

You could do that. -Kathy

The pictures below show that the esophagus and crop are on the right side of the bird. How To Crop Feed Your Bird Diagram -Kathy

The side you want to aim for is on *his* right-hand side. -Kathy

Quote: Yes, that's what I do. -Kathy

The video does explain that, but you fill the syringe and tube, then insert it. -Kathy

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He needs protein, not yogurt. Maybe chick or turkey starter? -Kathy

At 13 weeks he should be gaining weight daily! So if he isn't, you have to figure out how to get more food into him. Would be best for you to figure out a way to get a proper syringe and baby bird food. -Kathy

Is he young or just very thin? Doesn't matter... I'd try to get 30 ml of fluids into him 4 times a day. Start weigh him daily and you'll know pretty soon if your treatment is working or not. If he's getting enough to drink and eat he will gain weight. -Kathy

How much does he weigh? -Kathy

You should be able to feel the tube as it slides down the right side of his throat into his crop. Make sure the edges of the tube are smooth enough... some people hold a lighter to the end and melt it a little. Make sense? -Kathy

If he hasn't had fluids in 48 hours he can't wait. -Kathy

And all the links in it? -Kathy

Did you read the go team tube feeding thread? -Kathy

This link shows the different types of crops: http://fsc.fernbank.edu/Birding/digestion.htm -Kathy