Herniated Chick needs help! (graphic photo)

[casportpony]

Wow, that's great news!

For food I think you should try somehow to get crumbles into it. Do you have a stick blender or food processor? If so, soak some crumbles in really warm water, then blend them until really smooth. If he's still alive in the morning can you go to petsmart of petco and get some Kaytee Exact baby bird food?

 

[Faraday40]

You guys are amazing and I hope this little chick makes it. What a fighter!

@casportpony Your posts & PMs have helped me out more than once. I'm glad you're here to help through these emergencies.

 

[007Sean]

we don't have any freaking nickles! All I could find was a lone quarter and a half dollar.

That's better than me...I don't have 2cents to rub together!

 

[casportpony]

You guys are amazing and I hope this little chick makes it. What a fighter!

@casportpony Your posts & PMs have helped me out more than once. I'm glad you're here to help through these emergencies.

Glad I can help.

 

[venymae]

Wow, that's great news!

For food I think you should try somehow to get crumbles into it. Do you have a stick blender or food processor? If so, soak some crumbles in really warm water, then blend them until really smooth. If he's still alive in the morning can you go to petsmart of petco and get some Kaytee Exact baby bird food?

I could try but my tube is VERY small. I'm not sure I could get it in even blended, I can try, but I'm worried about ruining my only tube! I will try to get baby bird food, though I'm on a limited budget. I do have sugar in the water in addition to the vitamin/electrolyte mix. Though I know that's not a long term solution but at least it's some energy?

 

[casportpony]

I understand, Kaytee isn't cheap. Maybe some combination of infant food? Those are $1 a jar?

 

[ChickNanny13]

Chick's a fighter! Awesome help casportpony venyme you're doing GREAT!

 

[venymae]

@casportpony could you link the thread you created for intubating poultry? I found it VERY VERY helpful and not I can't seem to find it again!

 

[venymae]

I understand, Kaytee isn't cheap. Maybe some combination of infant food? Those are $1 a jar?

That would be no problem, you thinking pureed meats? Or something with a bit more fiber, like peas?

 

[casportpony]

@casportpony could you link the thread you created for intubating poultry? I found it VERY VERY helpful and not I can't seem to find it again!

This one? https://lafeber.com/vet/tube-feeding-birds/