Bird

Question
This morning my budgie (Jack) was attacked by a butcher bird. He has a sore wing sore foot and a bump to the head & we not want him to go into shock. How can we help him?

P.S he is in a cage with another budge.

Answer
I suggest you find a local holistic veterinarian who specializes in treating birds.
. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine: www.IVAS.org & www.TCVM.com - there are some listing from around the world.
2. Homeopath (these can often help you by phone or email  if no other holistic practitioners are nearby that you like): www.theAVH.org. Jennifer Ramelmeier is a homeopathic avian veterinarian who can help you by phone.
3. Chiropractor - www.animalchiropractic.org
4. Wide range of other treatments: www.AHVMA.org, American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
(the list will say "Avian" for the ones you need).

The reason I answered you anyway is this is an example of how, if you were trained in different healing modalities (see below - YOU BE THE HEALER), you could help your bird by using Reiki, T-Touch, HTA, flower essences, supplements, homeopathy and more.

If you cannot get to a veterinarian, which would be best, try:
1. Reiki (see below on how to get it over the internet).
2. Rescue Remedy fromt he health food store (totally safe). PUt 1 drop in an ounce of water and mist the bird with it every 15 mins or so(if he likes misting). You do not want to stress him or get him too wet. If he is ok being handled, you could put a few drops in his mouth. If he is drinking or eating you could put a drop of the dilution in the water bowl or his food.
3. Arnica 30c (health food store). Crush a pellet in an ounce of water and give once an hour for only 3 doses. If it helps him a lot, then he gets worse, you can repeat it while you are finding an integrative veterinarian (remember homeopathic ones may work by phone).

REIKI:
From the book, Healthy Animal's Journal - "Reiki: Personally, I think every person who lives with or works with animals must know at least Level I Reiki. The practitioner places her hands upon the animal (or it can be done from a distance as some animals are too sensitive for direct touch) with the intent for healing to occur. The energy flows through the healer into the animal. This is based on directly applying Chi (energy) to rebalance the energy field so it no longer needs to produce the physical symptoms. It is a very good adjunct to any healing modality, especially to relieve pain and inflammation. It also "takes the bad out of" things. By doing Reiki on smelly water in restaurants I have been able to drink sweet tasting and smelling water. Use Reiki anytime that you must give injections, vaccines, drugs, flea or heartworm drugs, or other substances with potential toxicity. Do you work in a grooming salon, or kennel, or veterinary clinic, or barn or anywhere animals are being seen? Use your Reiki on any treatments to be given and to calm the animals. People have reported getting animals to eat by doing Reiki on their food.  http://www.reiki.org  . Get a free treatment at www.interdimensionalhealing.com. Great information on Reiki - http://www.reikicourse.orgKathleen Prasad is a wonderful teacher and works with my favorite sanctuary and holistic education center, BrightHaven www.brighthaven.org . Kathleen leads a free monthly telechat for anyone trained in Reiki and using it with animals. http://www.animalreikisource.com/ If you cannot find a Reiki Class near you (same class for people and animals as it connects you through an "attunement" to the healing energy of the universe, making you a channel of healing), three groups offer long distance, free, attunements. http://theholisticcare.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13 http://www.freereikiattunement.com   Another group that offers Reiki attunements, classes and training on-line www.ReikiBlessings.com and animal classes, too. In June, in Bowie, MD, near Washington DC many classes, including reiki are offered.

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