[Gwen]

Thanks so much, he’s doing much better, but this gives me so many other options. I know that he needs some calcium so the egg & calcium carbonate tablets are a good idea. I had read about giving him crushed chicken egg shells, but can’t imagine being able to get him to swallow.
I’ve switched him to dried mealworms during the day (mixed with a little water to moisten them up), but he’s gotten constipated a couple of times. a mild solution of water, sugar & salt does the trick everytime.
To this day, only one rehabber even bothered to email me back and said they didn’t have room.
Looks like I have a pet anyway. Loves to ride on our shoulders and sleeps in my ponytail. Amazing how quickly you get used to bird crap, but my sani-wipes budget is over the top!

[Gwen]

Hi Everyone,
I need some help.
I have rescued a baby blue bird in North Georgia who has a bad claw & wing.
I have not had a single response from rehabbers in either my home state or TN.
He has been thriving on mealworms for the past 3 weeks, but appears to be feeling unwell today.
Any other supplment I can give him for his diet????

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