How do you Know?

Cheekie · Jul 12, 2012

We are hand feeding for the 1st time a B&G Macaw (6 wks old). How do you know if you get any formula into the upper or lower air passages? I just want to be sure 'cause sometimes he likes to jump around a little too much and formula comes up over the tongue. Are there any signs to look for: wheezing, nostril sounds, heavy breathing, etc? Want to keep'em happy and healthy!

henpecked · Jul 12, 2012

A must read for you .... "Parrots....handfeeding and nursery management" by Howard Voren and Rick Jordan you can find it on amazon.com used pretty cheap, you really need this book.

henpecked · Jul 12, 2012

I know you need help, but there's so much that i would need to write a book. If youhold their upper mandible between fore finger and thumb ,they will open their mouth and beg,which includes bobbing their head to stimulate their parents into feeding them. which is your sign to feed them the formula.Or you can let them have small amount on top of their tongue that they can swallow on their own. You really need to read this short book. It's the bible and will save your chicks life.Early development is so very important and effects the rest of their life. Read the book! please

Cheekie · Jul 12, 2012

I think I hear a bit of a crackling sound when he breaths in while he is asleep in his brooder box. Going to call the Doc when my wife gets back (I left my phone in the car

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Spiritbird · Jul 12, 2012

Sounds like the bird has aspirated the feeding. By that I mean the feeding or some of the feeding is in the lungs. Yes. doc is where you should go.

http://www.ehow.com/about_5422667_aspiration-symptoms-baby-birds.html

Cheekie · Jul 12, 2012

Thankfully he did not gag, sputter, sneeze, cough, or shake his head. I noticed that there was a lot of formula around his tongue and he continued to take more formula when I continued to give it to him. None the less I am still calling Doc (when my wife ever gets back with my phone).

Cheekie · Jul 13, 2012

Talked to the Doc and explained the feeding situation and he said that there should not be a problem with asphyxiation, and the nurse said to just keep a close ear for any wheezing just in case (good general rule of thumb). Doc did say on his blood counts being a little abnormal and his E. Coli. counts were a little high esp for his age and is sending antibiotic drops for us to use

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oc is over an hour away and the last visit cost ~$300.00 blood counts, bac-t screening, disease screening, and sexing). 1st week with Rio (RJ) has been an experience!

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