Catching cage mishap

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iaos
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The door on my catching cage/feed station became dislodged during the storm we had this afternoon. I am kicking myself that I didn't have it properly secured. :thumbdown:

Any way one of the young gouldians managed to get it's head caught between the door and the cage. It was still alive when I found it and still had a little get up and go in it, however it appears to have no head control (possible broken neck), however isn't showing any paralysis. I have got some spark into it.

How long should I give it before I put it out of its misery?

Cheers Ian :(
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iaos
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Never mind.

I just put the little bugger out of its misery :sob:
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SamDavis
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Sorry to hear that Ian :(
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Thanks Sam. It's a crap feeling.

Touch wood it's something that I've rarely had to do.

Cheers Ian
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That's terrible mate, it's a horrible feeling. Hopefully it never happens again.
A world without birds is a world not worth living in :)
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You did what you thought was right for it.
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