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matcho
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Well,
What more can I say, the chick was doing so well, going through the weaning process, drinking, pecking seed from the floor, minimal handfeeding then over the past 2 days went downhill dramatically, listless in the morning, then when fed came good, drinking, pecking, eating but it all became too much and was dead in the cage this morning. It was bloated (crop) full of air. I had been using the baby apple method to try and combat the threat of fungal infection but to no avail. Never, ever, ever again will I try this, just got too attached, BUT never say never. RIP little one :cry:
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jusdeb
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Sorry about your little bird , it can be heartwrenching when things go sour .
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bleeding green
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I'm sorry to hear that. At least you tried and you know you did the best you could. Hand rearing is a 50 50.
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nirep
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feel for you matcho don't get to discouraged
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gomer
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Sorry to hear about your heartache, you gave it a shot.Many would not even attempt it.Maybe next time it will be the other 50.
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Diane
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Sorry to hear it didnt make it
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Sorry to hear. we went through the same thing a few months back, heartbreaking.... :sob:
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monotwine
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Oh that is heartbreaking to get that far along! So sorry for you.
I totally understand your never wanting to do it again. I keep saying the same, yet always give it a shot when I think it will save a little one. I've yet to ever succeed with a finch.
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I too have never succeeded w/handfeeding a chick but I will try if no other option is available. Sorry for your loss after getting so far. :cry:
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Condolences. It is heartbreaking to lose them. And remember, even the parent birds don't get it right all the time so you did well.
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