Nope

allseeingewe (63) · 7 years ago (edited)

well, shit

I took Ru to the grassy lot and left him in the shade after feeding him where his parents could see. They didn't attack as I expected but they also didn't go to him. Within minutes, he was covered in flies again. He was trying to keep them off but there were too many. I went back down there with some nice smelly salsa to lay as a decoy for the flies, a few feet away from him but they were too clever for that. I saw that the yellow shit that formed that awful blob was in fact fly eggs- they had started putting down more on top of his wound. So I snatched him up and brought him back in.

fuck
now what??

I guess it's either euthanasia or find an independent rehabber because leaving him out to die slowly and painfully is the reality of Plan A.

I need help with this

I mean, some people would readily argue that I need help BECAUSE I do shit like this... that it's not a virtue but a character flaw

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lynncoyle1 (63) · 7 years ago

oh shit is right! I just caught myself up on part one and now this one!

I'm at a bit of a loss truthfully! This is something I would totally do, and I'm stressing over my answer to you!

So any chance of keeping him in your vehicle, (I don't know where you are/weather?) and checking on him throughout your work day? Seems like outside is not an option with the damn flies.

I hate to say, yes, the right thing to do is put the poor thing down, because truthfully, when I stand in your shoes, I don't think I could do it...yet.

If that time comes, I'd bring him back outside your place where the parents stay and let them decide.

Ugh, I love what you've done. I hate your options, and it drives me craziest that the most "convenient" one is to euthanize the little guy. Geez, I seriously am going crazy writing this and feel for your pain. Be proud of what you're trying to do!

I'm staying tuned...Sending much love your way <3

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allseeingewe (63) · 7 years ago (edited)

a friend of a friend just went through this and is looking for her notes. I'll keep him overnight again to buy him one more day... if i can't find an answer, i'll take him to be put down. Better that than dying alone painfully. I knew when i took him this was a possibility but wanted to try anyway. i think it's because i'm feeling so hopeless in my own life that i couldn't walk away.

This is turning out to be a horrible steemit version of Silence of the Lambs, but instead of a deathhead moth, it's a horsefly, and instead of the dick-tuck dance it's a bus ride to the zoo. I never wished so hard for the dick-tuck dance.

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lynncoyle1 (63) · 7 years ago

awww somehow your comment has me smiling and feeling sad!

I never wished so hard for the dick-tuck dance.

Right there with you!! I've got my fingers and toes and even eyes crossed if it'll help. I'm hoping for good news tomorrow...

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lyndsaybowes (71) · 7 years ago

Can Ru just live in a box in your house while you're at work? With lots of holes cut in it...and lots of scrambled eggs? Sorry eternal stray gatherer here...better to accidentally kill them then to purposely kill them lolol :)

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quitefrankly (59) · 7 years ago

Survive you crow son of a bitch! SURVIVE

allseeingewe (63) · 7 years ago

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karenfoster (57) · 7 years ago (edited)

Oh my heart <3
Good luck with it all...the crow baby and his parents, the job interview, the sleeplessness....gah. Crazy day!!
Poor little crow baby, I do hope he lives. Thank you again for all the legwork trying to get him help. I would do the same, give him back to his parents. <3 <3 <3 thinking of you today!!

cannolishoni (51) · 7 years ago

ACK...the pain of this...so far away. I've got a wonderful wildlife place who is familiar with me, I wish you were here, so we could get Ru to them. :( Saying prayers now. You're doing the right thing, though, I believe.

intuitivejakob (65) · 7 years ago

Praying for little Ru!!

Hope the picnic was good. DLive would be cool! Hope I catch it whenever you do it!

falseyedols (60) · 7 years ago

You have a good heart. I really have no idea what I'd do. I hope the lil guy survives, but euthanasia may be your best option if you can't get it to a rehabilitator. Ill stay tuned. Good luck to you and lil Ru

lyndsaybowes (71) · 7 years ago

:'( :'( :'( :'( I wish I could help!!!!!!! fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuk... :'( :'( c'mon Ru!!!!! You can make it big guy!!!

fulltimegeek (67) · 7 years ago

I have upvoted and resteemed this for more visibility. Hopefully the right person sees it ...

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allseeingewe (63) · 7 years ago

UPDATE! The right person did see it... me! We've got this!

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somethinfishy (53) · 7 years ago

Don't be hard on yourself. You did the right thing, and birds are very very hard to get nursed back to health even in best circumstance. I hope he survives, but if he doesn't don't beat yourself up for it.

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allseeingewe (63) · 7 years ago

Thank you. I have a great update in the works. Stay tuned!!

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