rtwilliams
208 posts
Aug 07, 2008
8:29 AM
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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!!!! ---------- RT Williams
Last Edited by on Aug 07, 2008 11:09 AM
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PR_rollers
1481 posts
Aug 07, 2008
8:55 AM
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Hope the lil guy makes it and no more pine . ---------- Ralph
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showlow
57 posts
Aug 07, 2008
9:04 AM
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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
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rollsoffury
197 posts
Aug 08, 2008
11:20 AM
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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 ---------- Roll it
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Hillsida
55 posts
Aug 08, 2008
11:59 AM
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I like to use sand...incubation period is about two days faster with sand.
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rollsoffury
202 posts
Aug 08, 2008
12:05 PM
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I'd never though about using sand. Wouldn't they eat the sand like grit? ---------- Roll it
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Hillsida
56 posts
Aug 08, 2008
12:16 PM
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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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