Allie's Vet Appointment (3,027 views)

[Bailey :)]

I almost got some today..but I decided not to spend too much at the pet store today.

[Casey]

nutriberries are more worth the price, you get way more in the package. i buy one 10 oz bag of tropical fruit parrot nutriberries for the lovebirds, they get one a day as their pellet substitute, they last a month for two birds. avicakes would only last 2 weeks... the tiels LOVE them though the lovebirds dont care too much.

[Bailey :)]

I may try the avicakes..

[Casey]

its up to you, if shes eating the nutriberries, they'd be a bit better for her beak as theyre harder than avicakes.

[Bailey :)]

She also picked up some actual pellets while digging around and almost cracked one..because it was part of the mix sprinkled on top

[Casey]

she is improving even more shes making more progress that the lovebirds lol

[Bailey :)]

I hope she keeps it up. This morning she didn't eat anything from the nutriberries, but yesterday gives me a bit of hope.

[Casey]

if shes eaten them once theres chance she will again

[Bailey :)]

Okay, so I got brave after yesterday's medicating didn't go so well. So I boiled some water up, disinfected the crop needle, got the meds ready, and then I practiced inserting it into Allie a few times before actually pushing the meds in slowly. It went fairly well. Allie didn't fuss too much and she isn't all stressed afterwards and was relatively calm once the needle was in. So here's day 1 to the crop needle. I guess I'll order my own and send Michelle's back. That way if I ever need it again in the future then I'll have it.

The one Michelle gave me is curved, but a bunch of people say straight is better. I guess I'll have to decide for myself quick.

[Casey]

glad that went well! i'd be scared to use it too but ive never had to use a crop needle.

so if this works out better you will stick with this method?