(Goulds) Suspected AirSac - Dilemma

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Re: (Goulds) Suspected AirSac - Dilemma

Post by vellad » Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:03 pm

debbie276 wrote: Breeders should always have handfeeding formula on hand if they are breeding just for these times. A bit of formula would be a good boost of nutrition before you put them back in. As always be VERY careful you don't aspirate the chick when handfeeding.

best of luck
Came home to find the 3 chicks tossed out :( Will start a new topic on the topic as I need some help!
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Re: (Goulds) Suspected AirSac - Dilemma

Post by MiaCarter » Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:20 pm

vellad -- Agh darn. That's not good.

Personally, I would put them under a warm lamp or on heating pad (on low) and I'd quickly get set up with handfeeding and a brooder.

There are a couple sticky threads on making a brooder and handfeeding.

I would actually start with some warm (104-106 degrees) unflavored pedialyte or homemade rehydration solution (there's a sticky for this too), as they're likely dehydrated. (Look at the neck area; if it has a dry wrinkly look or if they have a bright/dark red coloration.)
I'd do 1-2 feedings of that, then transition to formula.

If you don't have a commercial handfeeding formula on-hand, you can make your own. I have a recipe here, with items that most people will have on-hand: http://wp.me/p4JWrl-ar

Then, I'd start feeding them.

But I'd also check that the nest is sufficiently deep. If it's too stuffed with nesting, they may have rolled out (i've had that problem.)

Was there a fourth one still in the nest? If so, I'd also put down some paper towels, a few layers thick, so you can clearly see if the other one is tossed (and it will soften the landing.)

It's possible that if the parents aren't feeling well, they tossed due to that. I've had that happen. I had a hen come down with twirling right when the babies hatched. :(
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1 Pintail Whydah
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Re: (Goulds) Suspected AirSac - Dilemma

Post by vellad » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:03 pm

Hi Mia,

I have them electrolyte mixed with formula and left it watery. Tomorrow (if they make it - which i doubt) I will start on water+formula.

Only 3 - nest is empty now.

I suspect (hope) it happened because the hen and the AMS.

BTW - i created a new topic here > http://www.finchforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=29945
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6 Adult Goulds and 5 baby Goulds
3 Owl Finches
2 Zebra Finches
1 Canary
1 Rosella
2 Pygmy Goats

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Re: (Goulds) Suspected AirSac - Dilemma

Post by MiaCarter » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:06 pm

vellad -- Left a note on your other thread. :-)

I might keep up with the electrolyte solution + formula for at least another day if these little ones are still struggling. Some bounce back faster than others.

Best of luck!
Humum to....
13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets

....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.


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