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Post by petiel on Feb 5, 2006 21:00:49 GMT 10
I recused a baby pee wee today which was taken out of the nest by a crow. The nest is in my gum tree at the back yard. He is fully feathered with a very short tail. I have fed him some handrearing mix and some mince which he has taken no trouble at all. What self should I feed it?
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Post by silvercloud on Feb 5, 2006 21:30:58 GMT 10
Hi Petiel, good on you for saving the little one. What handrearing mix are you using? The one I use is Wombaroo Insectivor rearing mix as it has the proteins and other goodies that are necessary for insect eating critters. Mix the insectivor with the mince, add a little water if you think it's too dry. Also feed mealworms which you can get from a petshop, keep the tub in the fridge so the mealworms stay dormant (and don't squiggle around in your fingers LOL). You can also give it worms and other little critters from the garden provided you don't use any insect or garden sprays. Make sure it has fresh water all the time. Let me know how you get on.
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Post by silvercloud on Feb 5, 2006 23:30:23 GMT 10
Oh sorry, what I put up first was for an older bubby, since the pee wee is quite young, make sure you put enough water with the mince and insectivor mix to make a slurry. I lost a baby maggie to a crop infection because I think the food was too thick and caused slow, then sour crop. This can happen so quickly.
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Post by petiel on Feb 6, 2006 9:02:57 GMT 10
Thanks for your help silvercloud. Yesterday all I had was kaytee handrearing mix for parrots. I will buy some woombaroo today. I have meal worms so I will give him some I them chopped up with some garden worms.
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Post by AussieBirds on Feb 6, 2006 9:20:14 GMT 10
Well done petiel I don't think there is a more rewarding job that rehabilitating baby birds that have fallen on hard times, keep up the good work.
John
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Post by vankarhi on Feb 6, 2006 9:26:02 GMT 10
this particular site is great, I have come across a couple of babies in my yard................I tried to raise the finches but lost 2 the next day .............. the 3rd one survived for almost 2 weeks and was almost fully feathered when it died. Now at least I can refer here if (or when) it happens again.
The other birds I gave to the vet to give to a carer as I had no idea what to feed them.
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Post by silvercloud on Feb 8, 2006 17:25:14 GMT 10
How is the pee wee going now, Petiel?
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Post by petiel on Feb 8, 2006 23:03:30 GMT 10
Silvercloud the baby pee wee is going fine, he is eating heaps and loves his worms. He is very active.
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Post by vankarhi on Feb 9, 2006 9:16:53 GMT 10
That is great to hear Petiel.............any pics ;D
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Post by silvercloud on Feb 9, 2006 12:35:51 GMT 10
Good to hear.  Yes, is there any pics? They are so cute and funny. |
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Post by bron on Nov 4, 2013 11:02:10 GMT 10
I am looking after a baby Pee Wee for my son (He rescued after finding on the ground and could find the nest to put it back) He has me feeding it live meals worms and small portions of cat biscuits. I am unsure if this is right as someone has told me that the worms should not be alive. The bird is feathered up and just starting to flap its wings like it wants to fly. Also how often should I be feeding it (at present its about hourly?)
Would appreciate some feedback as I dont want to hurt the little guy
Thanks
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Post by avinet on Nov 4, 2013 22:44:48 GMT 10
I am looking after a baby Pee Wee for my son (He rescued after finding on the ground and could find the nest to put it back) He has me feeding it live meals worms and small portions of cat biscuits. I am unsure if this is right as someone has told me that the worms should not be alive. The bird is feathered up and just starting to flap its wings like it wants to fly. Also how often should I be feeding it (at present its about hourly?) Would appreciate some feedback as I dont want to hurt the little guy Thanks I have never worried about feeding dead mealworms - I find most birds that eat insects etc only want wriggling ones. There are urban myths of mealworms eating through the wall of a bird's stomach - maybe it happens but I have never met anyone that has actually had this happen which is why I call it an urban myth. If the mealworms are large I will cut them in half with a single edges razor blade, but I have preferred to use mini-mealworms for such birds. If you possibly can then a bit more variety would be good - small moths, flies maybe, insects in general especially crawly ones rather than flying. I would also be dusting the mealworms with an avian vitamin powder once a day - or if it is a liquid avian vitamin product then a drop or two on the mealworms. That will ensure a better balance to it's vitamin and mineral intake - especially calcium which can be low in mealworms. Cat biscuits are a good idea if he will eat them - but bird pellets (crumble size) would be even better if your local pet shops sell them. Birds like Peewees generally need little and often - so if you have the time, every hour or two is good - but as he grows that can be lengthened out a bit - maybe every three hours when he is approaching flying. He is going to have to learn to find food for himself soon - in the wild his parents would do that teaching - however you will have to try and do that. Maybe have a thin layer of sand and let him see the mealworms bury into it a bit so he has to search them out if he is hungry - I'm afraid this part of raising him will in no small part be up to your imagination to see what works. good luck Mike |
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Post by silverpegasusau on Apr 4, 2015 12:46:35 GMT 10
Sorry to hijack your post but I too was given a baby pee wee about 4 weeks ago. He (I can't tell yet if it is actually a he or she yet, but refer to the bub as he ☺️) wasn't a flyer and had also damaged his legs from falling from the nest. He is now a very accomplished flyer, and is everywhere! I have to shut the toilet lid incase he goes in there and make sure there isn't anything full of water in the sink. He eats and poops well  ?. He is very grown up until meal times, I have started to put his meal worms in some water and he fishes them out himself. I can't for the life of me get him to try to catch them out of bran or leaf litter! Will this come as he gets older? He also gets different insects from the garden and wombaroo insectivore mix. I haven't been able to find vitamin drops or powder. As I mentioned before he had damaged his little legs but I have managed to get him standing and even walking (made little splints and foam holder-uppers(for want of a better word) but his feet will still curl up and he will walk along on the tops of his feet. I bought some stick on corn pads and have put them under the 3 toes on the front and so far have been working a treat. When I take them off he walks normally for a few days but eventually the toes curl under if I leave them off. So is still currently sporting his 'shoes', and luckily they don't inhibit his landing and perching. He follows me around the house and is actually sitting here beside me as I type! What can I do to help his chances of release? If that isn't an option I am fine with that too but would prefer he be out and about with his own. I used to care for birds years ago before registration was required, but I have never had one imprint so strongly. I hope someone can give me some advice please. Thanks, Rhonda |
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Yes, is there any pics? They are so cute and funny.
?. He is very grown up until meal times, I have started to put his meal worms in some water and he fishes them out himself. I can't for the life of me get him to try to catch them out of bran or leaf litter! Will this come as he gets older? He also gets different insects from the garden and wombaroo insectivore mix. I haven't been able to find vitamin drops or powder.