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PostPosted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 8:44 pm 
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You can give him some of the electrolyte "juice" maybe every 20-30 minutes. He's probably dehydrated on top of everything else, and might need a few doses before the effect kicks in.



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 8:48 pm 
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P.S. Once when Vlad was very weak from a terrible blood feather incident, I soaked some seeds in Pedialyte and encouraged him to eat them off my finger. It worked, and it really helped a lot. He didn't have any digestive problems though which would make a difference.



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:36 pm 
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I don't know how helpful any of this is for your situation, but here's some info from Susanne on remedies/supplements that can help with digestive problems and ordinary yeast in babies. Some of the items are unusual but there are others that you might have in the house, like lemon juice or chili powder:
http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=MNW ... F7fw%3D%3D
http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=9f% ... G0bA%3D%3D

Susanne doesn't like vinegar, but I suspect it would have pretty much the same effect as lemon juice. I tried to ask her about using these things with your birds, but it looks like she has already gone to bed. If these were my birds, I would give them a small dose of anything she recommends that I had on hand. I don't think it will harm the birds and it might help counteract the yeast a little bit (if that's the actual problem here; it would help fight bacteria too if that's the problem).

If his energy level picks up noticeably you can stop giving the electrolyte formula - it wouldn't be good to overdose on salt. But you can keep giving him sugar water if he'll take it, or honey or Karo syrup. The best-case scenario would be if he started eating some solid food, but if he doesn't then the sugar will provide some calories and energy.

I have to go to bed myself now. Tell those bad boys my whole flock is sending positive thoughts their way, and they need to get well fast!



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Yes, please update us as soon as you can!



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Stephanie....this is heartbreaking. Thank goodness for Carolyn! :sorry:



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I hope they pull through! Your in my prayers! Stay strong! I believe in them.


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I just checked on them this morning. Beaker was still tucked and Jaid greeted by vomiting all over me. At least I know who the one throwing up is. Beaker got more Gatorade for energy and I am making their mashed pellets and potatoes as we speak.



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 8:08 am 
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Oh no. I'm so sorry! That might of got you even more worried!

Is you bet trip today? You probably couldn't sleep well last night because you were too worried.


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Yes it is.



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 8:31 am 
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I love the signature you made! I wanted to use it also so that we could make like a supporting group but I feel like it's your personal thing and that I would just be annoying.


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