Does it seem like it's very sensitive? Does she flinch when you touch it?
Yes, was very unhappy about me touching it. It doesn't feel soft to the touch.
She still won't eat on her own, will she? Then again, that might not make it any easier, because she probably doesn't want to peck anything.
No, she seemed interested in food a little today but wouldn't eat. If it's like the quick of a fingernail, I'm hoping it will heal fast?
I hope so! Like I said, I'm not completely sure.
You might want to make her food wet, and soupy. If her beak is feeling sensitive, this will be easier and more comfortable to eat. Perhaps you could reduce the amount of tube feedings, and see if she'll start snacking on the food on her own?
Advice?
Poor girl, life wont give her break. If you make the mash soupy, with cold water in, does she find that easier? Pecking at it is good, at least she's taking an interest.I am going to do just two tube feedings a day, which I need to do to complete her meds anyways.
However, I tube fed her and it made her beak bleed. Please see pic.
I made some mash for her last night and she sort of pecked at it but I imagine it hurts. With all she's gone through, I'm quite worried about decreasing her food intake!
