Need help with malpositioned pigeon chick!!

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Hows he coming along?

 

[LauraMunro]

He seems to be ok, hes wriggling away but hes not making any attempt to push out so he must not be ready?! I haven't peeled anymore for a while because he still has lots of blood vessels around him :/ its strange because where i've peeled so far there was none!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

He seems to be ok, hes wriggling away but hes not making any attempt to push out so he must not be ready?! I haven't peeled anymore for a while because he still has lots of blood vessels around him :/ its strange because where i've peeled so far there was none!

This is probably the hardest part about assisting, not knowing for sure if you should do something.
As long as he's s still working at it id leave him be. If you notice he's chirping loudly and frantically, it may be time to help.
As far as the blood vessels, thats not unusual, the ones where you started peeling had already absorbed. Its a gradual process. And at this point seems to take forever. Patience is you're best friend right now ! And if in doubt, post a pic first.

 

[LauraMunro]

Yes its very stressful! Hes not been chirping at all, hope thats not a bad sign! I will be very patient and let him take his time however it is hard i just want to see him lol! I will be having a late night tonight!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

They will nap off and on. Its very exhausting work for them..
Just make sure you see movement on a regular basis. If he gets to tired you may need to help more. Cross that bridge if we come to it.... for now, watch and wait..

 

[LauraMunro]

Got so excited i had to update lol! Took him out to have another look and the blood vessels are receeding so i managed to have another little peel to give him a wee bit more room to move and it worked! He has popped his wee wing out i have a good feeling!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

I have a good feeling too!

 

[biophiliac]

Oh wow! So neat! Is it as time consuming as feeding wild hatchlings like song birds?

Not so much.

Got so excited i had to update lol! Took him out to have another look and the blood vessels are receeding so i managed to have another little peel to give him a wee bit more room to move and it worked! He has popped his wee wing out i have a good feeling!

I wouldn't expect to hear chirping...they are quieter as babies.
eta - after a few days you will hear them squeaking when demanding to be fed.

 

[LauraMunro]

Okay thats a relief @biophiliac !
Its so exciting!! So amazing to see a little life forming

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Not so much.


I wouldn't expect to hear chirping...they are quieter as babies.

Ah, ok. Ive had sparrow babies short term, until a rehaber could meet me to take them. 3 days... and wow... seemed like constant feedings during the day.

Im glad you let us know. Im used to chicks, ducks, geese etc... noisy lil buggers..