I need help, my red belly parrot is sick, what can I do for him until the morning?

[Lori~D]

They said in the very first post they couldnt get in till morning *geesh*. Beaks you need to read the whole thread from the beginning please.

Anyhow, on the reptile ceramic heat bulbs - I would keep it off to one side where he can get out of it if he gets too warm. I would not remove the perch, that is his option, they dont lose energy perching, there bodies were designed for perching and if he feels safer there then I would leave it. Taking his security from him will only cause more stress. Dont touch those heat elements (woo) they get HOT!!

[maczoo]

Hi,
THanks for "most" of the messages. I really appreciate all the input. I am SOOO glad for the recommendation about the towel at the bottom of the cage. Fred fell in the middle of the night, the night before last and what a thump even with the towel, it scared the heck out of me. Good news is, is that he's perking up a bit, has gained some weight back and seems to be eating a bit. He doesn't like any of the baby food that I've tried with him. I have pedialyte in his water bowl instead of water, but I've got to tell you that I tasted it yesterday and unflavored still tastes lousy, but if it helps him that's good. Guys sorry I didn't give you an update sooner, but I now have the flu. Totally sick. Thank God though that it waited to hit until I got Fred on the way to recovery. Anyway, I appreciate all the help and prayers.
Thanks,
AMy

[Beaks]

*geesh* ?

Is that a real word? LMAO

*geesh*

Hahahahahaha

[T.W.]

Glad to hear Fred is on the mend!!! Sorry to hear you are now sick, no doubt all of this stress added to it!!! Maybe a touch of apple juice might get him to drink it more. Or like someone else said a little gatorade. Maybe he would like a little brown rice, or whole wheat pasta, the carbs might perk him up. Anyway thanks for the update, I have checking every day to see if he is better, hope you feel better too!!!
Tina

[Basket Case]

We keep a ceramic heater on our cages all winter. It is off to one side so they can choose when they want to be under it. Our U2 has a heated perch that loves. We also keep our bird room around 78, and thats when they are healthy.

I hope you and Fred are feeling better soon!

[birdsnreps]

thats great news!! hopefully you caught it early enough so he can make a complete recovery :D