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(((hugs))) > so very sorry you lost them @ M@M@2four > thanks for clearing that up (I had the impression that you were speaking " in general" and have run across a couple posts lately which advised specifically for older bird med starter (thinking there was antibiotic in it) ... always so sad...

you need to dribble water along its beak several times... dehydration is a real risk with this type of injury at this age.

You dont want to "dry it out" at this stage... ,.. if you have nothing else then use honey on it... keep it hydrated and put electrolytes in the water... A heating pad UNDERNEATH the bedding (you do not want it TOO warm !) if you are worried about temp regulation may be helpful. I too had to...

M@M@2four : .... You need to place them in a nice warm area with heat of course, water and I like to make a medicated feed mash(wet medicated feed). ! ...are you referring to medicated chick starter? Are you advising to give this to an older bird? The medication in that is not an...

additional info: (ages ago I put this in my yahoo notepad but neglected to save the link so do not have it posted in my library) but it was from a rehabber site "Wounds that are in repair stage with a healthy bed of granulation bed Petrolatum-impregnated bandages Comfortable and keeps...

sorry but I have seen warnings not to use neosporin for extended use (exactly for the reason you stated) and to switch to granulexV in just these cases > both from human as well as veterinary sites which is why I posted it... dont have the links right at this moment (but can refind them I...

I just luv luv luv those bandages but unfortunately with the wound being on the head I fear it would be difficult to apply (and keep on) seeing as how they move their heads so much in order to eat and drink. Just remember to KEEP THE WOUND MOIST and keep them separate Dont worry about...