West Winnipeg - 2015 / Ty & Beatrix

[burdi]

Thank you for the further update TPC.

I'm assuming Tiggy was noticed on or near the ground by someone in the area (at least until and if I hear otherwise), and would like to send thanks to whoever reported her condition or managed to pick her up. Hopefully he, she or they might read this forum.

I'm very concerned about her dehydration and weakness, and will continue to hope for a good outcome.

[Kinderchick]

I hope Tiggy makes a successful & speedy recovery.

[GCG]

Thanks TPC! Thanks dupre!

[burdi]

Thank you for keeping track of these falcons with your beautiful photos Dupre!

I very much appreciate all of your updates.

[The Peregrine Chick]

Had a report on Tiggy and it sounds like she is responding to treatment for a sour crop.

Don't know specifically how they have been treating Tiggy but this I think is the usual process.  Sour crop in raptors is considered an emergency medical condition.  Sour crop occurs when food is retained in the crop and starts to decompose which causes bacteria to rapidly proliferate which if not treated promptly can lead to septicemia and death.  Treatment involves removing the food (carefully), then the bacterial load needs to be decreased and then the birds needs to observed for a few days to ensure it doesn't happen again or that the sour crop was caused by some other cause.

I don't know how bad Tiggy's condition was when she was brought in or how she got sour crop, though over feeding apparently can be a cause which makes me wonder if she told a little trip and then came back and ate too much too fast and it was more than she could handle.  And those worried about her being dehydrated, remember the peregrines get most/all of the "water" from the food they eat and if she has problem with eating that could be the reason.  But that is just guess - until her carers have more time to chat with me I won't know all the details. And we may never know all the answers but so long as she recovers that is fine.

[Kinderchick]

Wow! Very interesting read, TPC. I've never heard of "sour crop" before. Sure do hope Tiggy recovers from the bacterial infection resulting from the condition.

[burdi]

Poor Tiggy.

Thank you for posting as much as you know regarding her condition, TPC. I'll continue to hope her treatment will have a good outcome, of course.

[The Peregrine Chick]

Wildlife Haven posted a note on their Facebook page if you want to check it out (www.wildlifehaven.ca) - this was the photo they posted of Tiggy today



She is responding well to treatment and they are about to start her on solid foods again and hopefully we will be able to return her to her parents very soon.

[GCG]

She is a real beauty. Thanks for sharing, TPC! Let's hope for a complete recovery.

[dupre501]

Thanks for posting the photo and the link!

Both Ty and Beatrix were at the Diner around noon today.

[Alison]

Tiggy is absolutely beautiful. I hope she will soon be fully recovered, and able to return to her family.

[dupre501]

Beatrix and Ty were hanging out at the Diner yesterday about 6 pm.

[dupre501]

Picture of Beatrix yesterday...

[dupre501]

Picture of Tuppence today on the south east corner of the Bleachers. Soon she flew off to the north, probably looking for dinner.

[The Peregrine Chick]

Report on Tiggy is that she is eating well and flying up and down from perches so she is getting stronger and we are very hopeful that we will be able to get her back on-site very very soon!

Anyone still thinking they would like to support our purchase of some quail for Wildlife Haven as a thank you for their help with Beau and Tiggy this year, now's the time to make a donation to the Project