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PostSubject: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 8:59 pm

Hi, I found a mourning dove by my pigeon coop. I brought it in the house and I am going to hand-feed it for a while and see if it gets stronger. Here are some pics:

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Should I give it any medicines? Should I put I it on a heating pad? I never have taken care of a mourning dove squab before. Thanks in advance. :)
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 9:05 pm

Did you see mom and dad about? This is just the age that she should leave the nest.
If mom and dad are around...is there a reason why you brought her inside?
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 9:13 pm

Matilda wrote:
Did you see mom and dad about? This is just the age that she should leave the nest.
If mom and dad are around...is there a reason why you brought her inside?

No, I did not see the mom or dad. It can't fly and we have dogs, one of the dogs almost got it that's why I brought it in.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 9:16 pm

That was the right thing to do then.
Do put the baby on a heating pad set on low and thoroughly warm her before you feed her.
Can you feel any food in her crop?
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 9:19 pm

Matilda wrote:
Can you feel any food in her crop?

No.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 9:24 pm

What a little cutie.
I think you did the right thing to bring her inside. It sounds like she was at risk out there.

She really is a youngster. Her tail isn't even half grown yet.

If you don't find anything wrong, I would guess she left, or got booted out of, the nest a little early and needs a bit more 'growing up' time inside. Smile

I would also suggest you give her food and water and clean her living quarters but don't handle her anymore than need be.

Please keep us posted on how things are going.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 9:26 pm

Thanks
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 9:27 pm

Is she pooping? Was that poop I saw on the paper?
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 9:31 pm

Matilda wrote:
Is she pooping? Was that poop I saw on the paper?

No, she has not pooped yet.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 9:37 pm

Ok...thoroughly warm her...hydrated her and then you can start hand feeding with exact.
I would thin she could tolerate 7ccs per feeding. Perhaps someone with more dove experience can confirm that.
Keep a deep dish with seed in her cage and a dish with water too. Please remove the water during the night.
Likely you will need to show her how to eat .
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 10:20 pm

OK, I have her on a heating pad and I fed her a little. I will be getting to bed now, (it is 12:20 AM here) so I'll update you in the morning.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeThu Apr 29, 2010 10:43 pm

Sleep well.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 6:18 am

Thrilled Happy She is alive! Happy Thrilled I am going to feed her now, I will let you know how it goes.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 7:17 am

I fed her, then I gave her seeds and water. She pooped, her poop was black with some wahite and green.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 7:32 am

ThePigeonKid wrote:
Thrilled Happy She is alive! Happy Thrilled I am going to feed her now, I will let you know how it goes.

Your're doing great!! Pigeon angel
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 7:39 am

ThePigeonKid wrote:
I fed her, then I gave her seeds and water. She pooped, her poop was black with some wahite and green.

Appreciate the update, PK. Mourning Dove (squab) 142829

Glad to hear she finally crazy ed.
Did she eat any of the seeds and drink on her own?

Any chance of posting a picture of her droppings?
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 8:26 am

Hmmm ...keep a close eye on her and let us know how she does today.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 8:44 am

crazy Mourning Dove (squab) A110
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 8:51 am

That poop looks pretty good.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 10:08 am

crazy crazy crazy crazy
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 10:33 am

She died. Very sad
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 10:42 am

No! I am just shocked. Not feeling well ... Very sad
I'm so sorry.
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PostSubject: Re: Mourning Dove (squab)   Mourning Dove (squab) Icon_minitimeFri Apr 30, 2010 10:56 am

ThePigeonKid wrote:
She died. Very sad

I was just getting ready to post how good I thought the dropping looked.

I am so sorry to hear she has passed away. Very sad

Please be assured you did the best you could. Pigeon angel
Thank you.
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