Casport is right. Do not give any epsom salt, acv, or anything other than what I mentioned in post #12. The buttermilk lightly moistening feed for a day or two will introduce probiotics back into the digestive tract, and soothe the intestines. Don't give antibiotics until two hours after letting the bird ingest buttermilk because it will interrupt absorption. The antibiotic is to prevent infection. All you did by giving those things was upset the digestive system. You need no scale unless you have extra money in your pocket. The bird's weight is irrelevant at this point. You'll know your bird is recovering as the swelling goes down, the bird has an appetite and drinks on its own, and the stools are normal. The course of action should be, if the bird seems alert, active, the swelling goes down, then stop the antibiotics and go with something like Sav-A-Chick powder in the water for two days.
