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To ask for help QUICK?!

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thefirstMrsDeVere · 19/04/2011 20:42

We all know the score, quickest route to the collective knowledge of planet Mumsnet is AIBU.

So I just spent 20 minutes up the Lilac tree in my garden coaxing a dear little budgie down.

Its now in a cardboard box next to my bed with some wild bird seed and some water.

It has a small wound on its wing Sad
What to do?

I cant really get it to an emergency vet atm.

It it a case of hoping its ok till morning and then getting it looked at? s/he is fairly perky and pretty tame. s/he let me hold it and only bit me a couple of times.

Its got a blue thing at the top of its beak - does that mean boy or girl?

Is there such a thing as wound powder for a budgie? Can I get something from the late chemist?

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thefirstMrsDeVere · 22/04/2011 17:45

Funny you should say that david (BTW I am DT's girl).

I have never read any TP but I have just been listening to one of his books on R4 extra. It was the one with all the dragons. I really enjoyed it.

Looks like this little boy was meant to be a Carrot. Grin

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ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 22/04/2011 17:47

Maybe he's cross because you haven't taken his photo yet?? Hmm

LOL - you didn't think to ask how old he was? Is he a baby?

I know what a budgie living here would learn first right now... rhymes with Bo Duck - especially after the foaming wall filler episode this morning [bugrin]

CheerfulYank · 22/04/2011 17:48

Aw, so glad for you. Dear little Carrot!

Strumpypumpy · 22/04/2011 17:55

How lovely! So glad Carrot is fitting in. Nigel would be proud. On a strange note a pigeon flew into my patio door this morning, full on THWACK! Me and DC jumped out of our skin, but he flew into his tree, presume he's ok. There is an imprint on the door it's massive, both wings and body shape. I haven't cleaned it off yet, DH hasn't seen it Grin.

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thefirstMrsDeVere · 22/04/2011 18:01

chipping I am NOT taking his photo yet. Let the poor boy settle in first. Hmm

Oh dear I dont think he can work out how to use his water thingy.

Bless him, must go and give him a drink.

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ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 22/04/2011 19:05

PMSL - how about a little shandy - it's a lovely day :)

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thefirstMrsDeVere · 22/04/2011 19:27

Shock The VERY idea!

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hester · 22/04/2011 19:40

Carrot is a fine name with an honourable heritage. (If you're a rabbit.)

Many congratulations on the new addition to the family!

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thefirstMrsDeVere · 22/04/2011 21:56

He had a little go out in the garden today. He did some chirruping.

He seems to be naturally musical.

You could almost say gifted.

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backwardpossom · 22/04/2011 22:03

Gifted and talented perhaps? [busmile]

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thefirstMrsDeVere · 22/04/2011 22:25

Well I didnt like to say..
But yes, yes I think G&T definate possibility.

Grin
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WineComesInAtTheMouth · 22/04/2011 22:38

You appear to have a knack for finding talent Mrs D! Do you think that Carrot is 'channelling' Nigel?

So pleased that Carrot is making you proud, I predict a Juilliard scholarship and a sparkling future for your gifted psittacine Grin

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thefirstMrsDeVere · 22/04/2011 22:52

Weve got that book!

I must read it to Carrot.

Do you think its too early to introduce sign?

Hark at wine with her fancyshmanshy long words Grin

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toomuchmonthatendofthemoney · 22/04/2011 23:02

oh i love this thread [busmile]

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thefirstMrsDeVere · 22/04/2011 23:06

Also - I dont want to get flamed.

But he is in his own room already.

Too soon? He is only next door but still.....

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ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 22/04/2011 23:17

In his own room already? Did you learn nothing from Nigel Sad

Has he at least got his own towel over the top?

charleneanne · 22/04/2011 23:22

excuse me birmingham RSPCA comes out for birds

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thefirstMrsDeVere · 22/04/2011 23:26

But I didnt want to be kept awake by his snuffling.

I need my sleep.

He actually DOES have his own room! My DS1 moved out buggered off so I have put Carrot in his room so the dogs dont have a little 'investigate' whilst I am asleep.

TBH I think he is quite relieved to get a bit of P&Q.

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ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 22/04/2011 23:30

But what happens when DS1 comes home - I suppose last in first out applies? You sure as hell couldn't subject Carrot to sharing with a smellyteenager - I bet he'd prefer to take his chances with the dogs!! [bugrin]

I don't know why you had bought him if you just wanted to shove him away in his own room? Really! Next you will be saying he's old enough to stay home alone - when in fact you have no idea how old he is!!

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thefirstMrsDeVere · 22/04/2011 23:32

I KNEW I would be judged! He has a bottle too. So flame away you Nazi!!!!!

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ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 23/04/2011 07:09

A bottle? A bottle? I bet the poor little darling is struggling with that.

I bet you aren't even express seeding him!

happymole · 23/04/2011 07:40

Chipping i just laughed out loud at express seeding Grin

MrsDV are you using the controlled chirping method?

CheerfulYank · 23/04/2011 07:48

Controlled chirping??! He will grow up unable to attach to others emotionally.

MrsDevere, I expect you to fashion a tiny sling and wear him constantly.

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