Help meeded qith harlequin

[dlschnars]

Oh. You will want coat the syringe plunger as well with it. It will help it move smoothly. Sometimes they can be a bit sticky

@Quatie @Miss Lydia. YOU GUYS HAVE ABEEN A HUGE HELP.one more question. If I tube feed. I see the Kaytee big food but it says not to feed to wild birds? Can I still use this in a syringe? With the electrolyte water?

 

[dlschnars]

 

[Quatie]

@Quatie @Miss Lydia. YOU GUYS HAVE ABEEN A HUGE HELP.one more question. If I tube feed. I see the Kaytee big food but it says not to feed to wild birds? Can I still use this in a syringe? With the electrolyte water?

The kaytee food is designed for hand feeding, which is done with a syringe, so it will be fine. I usually take pellet food and put it in a blender with water, which ends up thicker and that works just fine. When tube feeding, you will want to do just liquids first to make sure your duck is hydrated. If they are too dehydrated the food can kill them, so it is important to make sure they are hydrated.

 

[dlschnars]

The kaytee food is designed for hand feeding, which is done with a syringe, so it will be fine. I usually take pellet food and put it in a blender with water, which ends up thicker and that works just fine. When tube feeding, you will want to do just liquids first to make sure your duck is hydrated. If they are too dehydrated the food can kill them, so it is important to make sure they are hydrated.

@Quatie Thank you! I assume I'll know he is hydrated when he seems to become more stable and not wobbble around or bob his head all over

 

[dlschnars]

@Quatie Thank you! I assume I'll know he is hydrated when he seems to become more stable and not wobbble around or bob his head all over

@Quatiethen we can reintroduce food... he's worse this afternoon than this morning

 

[Quatie]

@Quatiethen we can reintroduce food... he's worse this afternoon than this morning

If he hasn't pooped in a while, you will want to give him fluids until he does. You can the electrolytes, Gatorade or sugar to the water to help give him energy. Tube feeding will certainly give them more energy.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Be sure to use warm water when hydrating. Sorry I haven’t been on glad to see @Quatie has been a big help.

 

[dlschnars]

Be sure to use warm water when hydrating. Sorry I haven’t been on glad to see @Quatie has been a big help.

@Quatie AND @Miss Lydia you have both been a huge help!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Just hoping this helps you get your baby boy get back on his feet. Are you about ready to start?

 

[dlschnars]

Just hoping this helps you baby boy get back on his feet. Are you about ready to start?

@Miss Lydia yes we are getting ready now....I'll keep you posted