I think Alex is going to die

I hate writing this, but I need PT prayers now. Alex, my cockatiel, looked sick Saturday, but then after a little while was fine. When I woke up today she was on the bottom of the cage and breathing heavy, but still able to walk around and get on the perches. I took her to the vet immediately and the outlook is not too good. They think she has a respiratory infection and the exam alone left her looking terrible :( . Alex is being hospitalized over night and they are taking x-rays. Please pray for Alex. I don't want her to die, but I don't want her to suffer either. I can't write anymore, I'm starting to cry again :(

Pretty Alex will be in our prayers. Keep us updated!

Oh, poor little Alex. :( We'll keep our fingers and paws crossed that she survives.

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Prayers and healing thoughts are on the way out to you, poor Alex :(

Poor baby Alex. :(:(:( I'm praying for her, and hoping she'll come through and be just fine. Please get well baby Alex. :(

My prayers with you little Alex, poor birdie :(

Alex has mine & Diego Joe's thoughts & prayers. I understand what you mean. I just know Alex will pull through! If not Alex will be happy & join my cockateil somewhere over rainbow bridge. ALEX FEEL BETTER! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT! Diego Joe sends his wishes.

Oh no! :( Prayers on the way for poor Alex.

Oh, Diana, I'm so sorry to hear this. Alex will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs..Robin

Prayers coming for you and sweet Alex. Please keep us updated.

Wow is all I can say. We are still not out of the clear and Alex is still considered in critical condition, but wow. She is home after her overnight stay. I honestly never thought I'd see her alive again, but she is sitting here right by the computer. I feel like I'm going to cry again, but it's because I'm happy. Alex had not one, but two eggs stuck in her. The breathing problems were because her air sacs were constricted. They took x-rays and removed the eggs through her vent. We were prepared for full out surgery, but it was unnecessary. Alex is still under close watch and I have her in the little cage so I can monitor everything better. She is on two different medications. The first is to up her calcium and the second is and antibiotic. The bad news is she can never live with Danny again. I'm thinking of having everything removed so this never happens again, but even if I do the doc says they still shouldn't live together. Also since she is in egg making mode, this can happen again in a few days. Like I said, just because she’s home doesn't mean she is going to make it, but I feel a lot better about this than I did yesterday. Keep those PT prayers coming, they really work! I won't tell you what mutiple of 100 I have spend already, but when I bought her 7 years ago I never thought I'd spend so much on her. I'm glad I did. Alex was about $90 when I got her and that's how much the ER appointment was just to walk through the door. I don't care about the money. Even if she doesn't make it at least I know I did everthing possible. Here is a pic of her right now. If you saw her yesterday, on the bottom of the cage trying to breath, you'd be amazed. This is one tough little chick!
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I'm so glad she's doing better!!!! What a scare! You're such a good mommy! ^_^

I'm so glad to hear she's better now! What a cutie Alex is! I think this is the first time I've seen a picture of her. I'll be praying that she recovers well, and that she's back to her healthy self in no time! Get well soon little birdie!

OMG! I read of her illness and was praying for her. Felt guilty gloating about our "baby" when your precious girl was so sick. So she was eggbound! From what I understand many of these females will lay eggs, regardless of whether in the company of a male or not. I guess maybe being together "revs" them up a little bit more. :o I know that Milly have certainly produced some eggs in the last 5 months, and obviously, at least one was fertile!

I hope she will be ok, Diana. I know you have been worried sick. Please give her a little head scratch from me.

Logan

Taking her away from the male will not stop her from laying eggs. Even hens than have never been with a male lay. There is nothing you can do about it. Seperating her from her mate may do more harm than good. I would talk to some tiels owners and breeders and see what they have to say about it. At least keep their cages next to eachother if at all possible and allow them time outside of the cage together supervised. They can get lonely pretty quick.

I am SO happy to hear she pulled through last night. I have a feeling she will be just fine. :) You are such a good mommy taking her in right away! You saved her life! ;)

Glad your bird is doing better!

My female birds lay eggs constantly, even the ones without males around.

What a scare! :eek:

You have done such good things for Alex. What a good mommy you are!

I am glad that she is feeling better, hoping, and praying, for a speedy recovery!

I know they can lay eggs when there is no male around :) Alex used to lay eggs when she was younger and there were no males in the house. I think the doctor is thinking that being around Danny is making it worse. He said that even if Alex hears Danny it can start up another egg :rolleyes: I really want to have them live together and I'm thinking about getting Alex a hysterectomy (I'm not sure if that's the right term for this surgery) The doc said there can still be reproductive problems if she has surgery, but I'm not sure what since she won't be able to lay eggs. I'm looking into everything so they can live together.

Alex is doing great. I just gave her her meds and put her to bed early (doctor's orders!) I'm a little worried still though because she has a bump on her tail by her butt. I'm hoping it's not another egg. I have to call Monday or Tuesday with a progress report, so I'll tell them then. Also Alex has a follow up appointment on Friday. I'm going to have to work more hours to pay my parents back (they loaned me the money and would have gave it to me, but they need it as much as I do), but Alex is worth every penny and then some!

Thanks for all the prayers. Alex, Danny, and I are eternally grateful! :D

I am glad little Alex is improving! :) My prayers are still with her and I hope she can live with her mate again. Our cockatiels lay eggs and we don't even have a male cockatiel *closest thing is our male cockatoo* We worry about egg binding CONSTANTLY especially with our older birds *spent the $$$ on the vet too, but I agree, every penny is worth it*
Good luck with Alex, give her a head scratch and feel better kiss from me! Feel better little Alex!

I'm very glad Alex is ok and improving. I lost my Twilight to egg-binding.. but it happened too fast for me to even get her to the vet :(

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Originally posted by K9soul
I'm very glad Alex is ok and improving. I lost my Twilight to egg-binding.. but it happened too fast for me to even get her to the vet :(

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I'm so afraid it will happen again. When I spoke with the doctor on Saturday he said it can happen again and it could be soon. I'm keeping a close eye on her, but it's those instances where it happens so fast that are making me crazy. I hope if it happens again I get fair warning.

Poor Alex. :( I'm glad the vets could help! I just hope it doesn't happen again. Get well soon Alex!

I didn't mean to make you worry even more. I have a feeling she'll be ok now, and you are watching her closely and giving her the vitamins and such to help too. I was so not expecting it with Twi at all, and sadly I'm a bit more educated about all of it now than I was before. I do worry more about Dawn though, although she has laid several clutches now with no problems. I read it is most common with a young hen's first clutch.

I'll keep little Alex in my thoughts and prayers that she keeps doing well and no more scares for you either. :)

How's Alex doing now?

Alex seems to be improving steadily. Now when I grab her with a towel to give her the oral medications she is feistier. She squawks and wiggles, and I couldn't be happier about it. She looks good, but I'm still so worried. Also, she isn't eating all the new veggies and fruits I'm introducing to her. I think I'm going to make a separate post about that. We have another appointment on Friday, so I will give you all an update then too.