My wife found this in the middle of the road...poor thing! STILL ALIVE

[gogoalie]

Day 3:

'Tis a daunting task, tryin' to feed the poor fellow when he/she doesn't wanna open their mouth when I try to feed 'em...am very scared to cursh somthin' with the amount of my clumsy mistakes I've made in the past, & with this poor fellow...nearly dropped her/him a coupla times yesterday while tryin' to feed...when I do force feed him, I'm scared as all hell that he/she might choke on the food I'm givin' her/him, spit out & what not, tellin' me he/she don't wanna eat...Alas, one must persever to see this poor bird to health & then viable to produce more offspring, that in & of itself is a worth goal. To save one bird so that it can produce more offspring that can & will produce 4-7 birds the next year & 4-7 offspring for each one of those...the numbers are staggering! How patient one must be, when one is so impatient is unnerving as well...14-20 days...constant feeding & observation, oh how I dread to see the lifeless body due to my inability to keep him/her alive! How many times I've been tempted just to dump the bird in any house that's near here. Frustration too, when I see that he/she opens his/her mouth, for the want of food, & then, the food bits I have on the end of the toothpick I have to serve it with, drops right next to the bird, & he/she drops her head in exhaustion, only then I must muster the courage to pick him/her out of the nest, wrestle her gently, to open her mouth & feed her...

One cannot thank each & everyone of you for all of your well wishes, thoughts & prayers, enough...

 

[mljohnson05]

How tiny Gods great gifts can be...and how amazing and strong you are for helping such a creature in its time of need....I am constantly sending prayers and wishes your way. I hope this precious miracle pulls through.

God Bless,
Laura

 

[sonew123]

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your doing great!!! Keep it up-we're all routing for you and praying that each day brings joy and happiness you all of you there!!!!

 

[Gardengirl 2011]

I was glad to see your post today was another good one. We're all cheering you on and you're doing great! Can't wait to see this little gal/guy with her/his feathers so we can all see what she/he is! Keep on keepin on!

 

[NYRIR]

Oh my heart goes out to you...I understand how nerve wracking it must be! Such a tiny creature! Keep trying...and just know you are doing the best you can....so many people would have just walked by...

 

[MjChickens]

Keep up the Great Work. This little one has made it 3 more days with you than without you. Great JOB!!

 

[terrilhb]

You are doing an awesome job. Thank you again for sharing with us. This is the 1st post I check every morning.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Keep up the great work. I'm sending good vibes your way. You are an awesome person for what you are doing.

 

[schellie69]

for what your are doing keep up the great job, God must have put this little creature in your life for a reason. I am praying for you and the little bird please keep us updated.

 

[M@M@2four]

I always use a wet mash of dog food or canned kitten food. Mash it and give on the end of a q-tip. Gently push the food down with the q-tip. Q-tip is used because it is skinny and soft tipped. Good luck!!!