Whats going on with me female Gouldian finch?

[debbie276]

If the eggs brake that easily I would be sure to add extra calcium sources for her and hard boiled egg for the vitaminD to help with calcium absorption.

[Lorddaxter]

hope your female is doing better now, dont mean to hijack your thread but I have calcium supplement powder but wondered where to get vitamin D powder if atall possible as some birds dont eat the egg?

[Sandra]

She looks a lil better today. But still heavilly breathing and pooffed up feathers.

She went into nest. I wanted to take it out yesterday but I didnt know if she was done.


BTW she has calcium. In solid and powder form.

[debbie276]

Most calcium supplements have vitamin D added to them but check the label to be sure. Hard boiled eggs also give them much needed protein when they are stressed.

@Sandra have you been able to clean her feathers for her?

[Ginene]

Sandra

Catch her, clean her feathers/skin with lukewarm water and put her into a hospital cage with a heat lamp until all her feathers get dry.

This is a great idea...I agree with Sam and Debbie...broken egg would make her tummy feathers look like that and make her uncomfortable. Cleaning her off will give you a good chance to look at her closely too. Sounds like a hospital cage and some heat are a must. The Vitamin D will ensure she is properly absorbing the calcium you provide her. Sending you both good luck...

[Sandra]

Ok, her feathers are back to normal now. She did it on her own.

Her heavy breathing is less too. She just looks 'droopy' wings lower.

Maybe she is doing better?

[Ginene]

Sandra
Glad her feathers are back to normal...keep an eye on her though because droopy wings can mean egg binding...hens can die from egg binding. I don't mean to frighten you, but is she fluffed up or at the cage bottom at all??? Any other symptoms??? Hopefully an expert sees this...

[Sandra]

Shes inside the nest now. She was 'hanging' by her calcium dish before going in her nest.