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[AussieBirds]

When I was feeding the budgies last week, right after that hot spell we had here in Sydney, I found two birds on the floor and in obvious distress, now the weather has changed dramatically here and after two weeks of over 40c heat it is cold and raining both birds were wet and looked pretty scruffy I took both inside to my hospital section placed them in a warm dark cage and let them dry out and gave them time to recover. I immediately gave them a dose of Ornithon in the water plenty of seed and green feed, they have both improved a great deal and are even whistling and chirping as budgies do, however on close inspection one of them has a bad eye infection so he will have to have some special treatment this poor little bird also has a split lower mandible and his top beak looks deformed, he will have to stay in hospital for a while until I can treat his problems.

John

[vankarhi]

poor little things. I hope they pull through ok for you John.

[madaussie]

hope they pull though for you sounds like your doing a great job.
j

[Karen]

Ornithon? is that like Polyaid?
Sounds like your birds are well on the road to recovery.

[sypher]

I sprinkle ornithon all all my birds fruit/veg/soaked seed mix every day. It is a vitamin and mineral suppliment. It is designed as a water additive, but can be added to a fruit mix.

Shaun

[madaussie]

OK iam going to sound silly but what is ornithon?
j

[madaussie]

Opps silly me needs sleep just read that post again lol
j

[sypher]

www.petshopboyz.com.au/Products/StockInformation.asp?stockNo=4814

[sypher]

This is where I bought it as local shops didnt stock it.

Shaun

[madaussie]

OK cheers i might give it a go thanks .
j

[sypher]

How are the birds going now John? My birds look to be in better health since starting the ornithon about 3 weeks ago.

Shaun

[avinet]

Ornithon is a standard bird vitamin mix virtually identical to others such as by Aristopet, Avian Science, and Vetafarm's Soluvet. They will correct a vitamin deficiency but there are better products to act as a boost for sick birds, such as Vetafarm Spark or Polyaid - especially good for very sick birds.

cheers,

Mike

[Karen]

I swear by Polyaid now. Was only put onto it by a breeder about a year ago but it does work very well for sick birds.

[sypher]

Is polyaid an antibiotic?

Thanks Shaun

[avinet]

Polyaid, made by Vetafarm, is an electrolyte and glucose mix that is very helpful for reviving sick birds. Most sick birds have not been drinking or eating enough, may have diarrhea, and are dehydrated and lacking calories. Polyaid quickly re-hydrates them as well as providing calories to help them keep warm and provide some energy.

It is not an antibiotic - Vetafarm makes "Triple-C" which is an antibiotic, although it is not terribly effective since most bacteria are resistant to it these days. That's why it is available without going to a vet - the effective ones are only obtainable from a vet, just like antibiotics for humans are only available after seeing a doctor.

cheers,

Mike

[rainbowfeathers]

Thanks for that info on polyaid Mike. I will be restocking my birdie shelves I think , you never know when you may need them!!!

[Laraine]

I find my birds hate polyaid, it must have a terrible taste, & I can't get it down their throats. I had the same problem as John after a really rainy night last week. Two of my budgies in my big aviary were down on the floor, soaking wet and very dirty. I put them in my study which is a nice warm room and they are doing fine now. Will put them back in when the weather clears.

[sypher]

Do you crop needle the polyaid?

Thanks Shaun

[avinet]

Feb 18, 2009 19:33:06 GMT 10 sypher said:

Do you crop needle the polyaid?

Thanks Shaun

Yes - it usually needs to be given with a crop needle - a budgie would get about 1ml and a cockatiel 2ml at a time. It could be dribbled in the mouth but would be pretty messy.

If using a crop needle is a bit daunting then use Vetafarm's Spark instead - it goes into the drinking water and is easier to dribble into the mouth if the bird isn't drinking but isn't as effective with a very sick bird.

cheers,

Mike

[sypher]

Cool, thanks Mike.

Shaun