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rtwilliams
208 posts
Aug 07, 2008
8:29 AM
I went out two days ago to check my birds.I have two babies that were 3 days old. One had a pine needle stuck in its chest. I grabbed it and started to pull. 1/2 an inch later I had it all the way out. In the middle of its crop is where this needle penetrated, it was 1/2 inch deep. I thought that is going to suck, I put some Neosporan on it and hoped for the best.
The little guys is growing the hole in his chest has sealed over, and I think he will be fine. I find it hard to believe that a baby only 3 days old is having so little effects from such trauma.
these are tough birds!!!!
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RT Williams

Last Edited by on Aug 07, 2008 11:09 AM
PR_rollers
1481 posts
Aug 07, 2008
8:55 AM
Hope the lil guy makes it and no more pine .
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showlow
57 posts
Aug 07, 2008
9:04 AM
Thats why I quit using Pine needles in the nests. I had 2 babies have the same thing happen. Those Pine needles are as sharp as steel needles! Using the felt pads works best for me. Bob
rollsoffury
197 posts
Aug 08, 2008
11:20 AM
Yeah! I noticed that. last time I pick up some pine needles those were shorter and sharp like a steel needle.
I,ll make sure not to ever use them again! Thanks
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Hillsida
55 posts
Aug 08, 2008
11:59 AM
I like to use sand...incubation period is about two days faster with sand.
rollsoffury
202 posts
Aug 08, 2008
12:05 PM
I'd never though about using sand.
Wouldn't they eat the sand like grit?
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Hillsida
56 posts
Aug 08, 2008
12:16 PM
Im not sure if the eat it or not, but i dont think it's bad for them at all. I learned this from a friend along time ago. He said the sand keeps the squabs alot warmer.


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