Kassia Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Aw, she's so cute and obviously adored. ❤️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Thank you for the picture. She looks like an absolute sweetheart and I can see why all of you are head over heels in love with her. Shoot, I've fallen in love with her through this thread. LOL 🥰 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 My DD gave me a locket with my dog's picture in one side and Sunny's picture in the other. I showed it to one of the little girls in my Sunday School class, and she said, "It's a dog...and a chicken!" LOL. She does look like a little chick. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I am unashamedly totally attached to Sunny and her well-being. I'm thrilled she's doing so well. You are such a wonderful bird-Mum 🌼 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 That’s one seriously cute little canary! Thanks for sharing the photo with us! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 So now I want a canary. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 hours ago, chocolate-chip chooky said: I am unashamedly totally attached to Sunny and her well-being. I'm thrilled she's doing so well. You are such a wonderful bird-Mum 🌼 Ita! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) You are all so very sweet to me and to my bird! So thankful for you. You are my peeps, truly. 💛💛💛 Sunny is doing pretty well. She is eating more and lively but I feel like the progress on her eye has kind of plateaued. She is still holding it shut some. I texted the vet today and they said keep on with the eye drops for now and the vet will call Monday if she wants me to do anything different. I've been washing her dishes in hot soapy water daily but ordered some bird-safe disinfectant for everything else and it should be here tomorrow. I use a bird cage cleaner daily but it is not anti-bacterial. Here are two pics of my DD holding Sunny this morning. Sunny looks (and is!) disgruntled in the first, but trust me, she is being held very lightly and gently. We found that what makes her most comfortable is having a place to hide while she is out of her cage (see second pic.) 🙂 We have to let the anti-inflammatory drops sit in her eye for 3-5 minutes before applying the antibiotic drops, so we can't just pop her back in her cage. Edited April 2, 2022 by MercyA 12 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Her annoyed face is priceless!!!! She is so cute! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) Love her little face! Very cute and so bright. 🙂 Funny how we are all enjoying getting to know your little Sunny. ❤️ Edited April 2, 2022 by Kassia 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Sunny is adorable!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 And can I just say that Sunny could not be a more perfect name for her. 💗 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I'm glad she's doing better now 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 That’s the cutest thing ever. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Please pray. Sunny is having trouble walking and flying without tumbling over. Taking her to vet an hour a way. DD is so upset and so am I. 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Oh no. No wonder you are upset. 😞 Hope Sunny is okay. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Oh no, poor Sunny. Sending hugs, Mercy, to you and dd. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) The vet is going to be doing an xray in about 45 minutes. She said she noticed a little enlargement in her abdomen at the last appointment but did not mention it because it did not seem significant at the time due to the eye infection. The enlargement is more pronounced this time and Sunny has lost 3 g from her previous weight of 30 g. It could be an enlarged liver which is common in small songbirds, or it could be a calcified trapped egg. The x-ray should tell us. I could tell the vet was preparing me for the worst. Said that while canaries can live up to 15 years she considers any canary over five years old to be old. Sunny is six years old. I am in tears. Depending on what we find, options may include keeping her at the vet for IV fluids, gavage feeding, and oral antibiotics. Please pray for wisdom for the vet and for me. Edited April 4, 2022 by MercyA 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I am so sorry! I hope you get good news! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Oh, @MercyA sending big hugs to you. I hope little Sunny will be okay. I may not be back online for a while (DH has oral surgery first thing in the morning) but will be thinking of you and sending lots of positive thoughts. I'll check in as soon as I can. I'm so sorry about all of this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) Her prognosis is not good. She has an enlarged liver. I have to decide whether to hospitalize her and give her more of a chance or take her home because there’s a good chance she will pass tonight and there will be no one there. She is more comfortable at home. I’m not sure what to do. Edited April 5, 2022 by MercyA 29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Mercy, I would bring her home. I am so sorry. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 ((((((((MercyA)))))))) I have been following along and am so very sorry. I would also take her home. She has had such a wonderful life with you and your family. You clearly love her so much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I'm so very sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I am so incredibly sorry. I truly am in tears over this news. {{{{Mercy}}}} My thoughts are with you and yours tonight. I would take her home too and let her be with those she loves. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Oh no. I am so sorry to hear about this. Sending Sunny all the prayers. What a hard choice. Sending you lots of hugs Mercy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Bring her home. So sad to hear this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) Oh, I am so sorry! Poor Sunny and poor you and your family! Is euthanasia an option? I seem to remember that being difficult in birds, so perhaps not. If not, I'd bring her home. Edited April 5, 2022 by ktgrok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbollin Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I am in tears too. I'm so very sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 She is going to receive some treatments and then I’m going to bring her home. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I'm so very sorry. I do think you're doing the right thing. Sending lots of hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I’m so sorry, Mercy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Sending a hug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Oh, Mercy! I am so sorry! Sending you loads of hugs for what I’s sure will be a rough night! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 (((Mercy))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I'm so very sorry... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 (edited) They are giving her a feeding, IV fluids, antibiotics, liver supplement, Painkillers. Will be sending me home with antibiotics on the off chance it is a liver infection and not a liver tumor or fatty liver disease. Just please pray that she will be as comfortable as possible and that My daughter can have peace and comfort. A miracle would also be nice of course. Edited April 5, 2022 by MercyA 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I'm so sorry. She's such a beautiful, bright bird. Sunny is the perfect name. Hugs to you and your whole family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Oh, Mercy, I am so, so sorry. I am praying for you and your daughter and for Sunny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I'm so sorry, Mercy. 😥 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage81 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Hugs Mercy 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I'm so sorry. I too have enjoyed following along and seeing her picture. She has quite the personality is sounds like. Praying and hugs to all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Oh, Mercy, big hugs. Praying for a miracle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Oh no! I just saw your updates and I’m so sorry about Sunny! I’m praying for a miracle!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 My thoughts are with you Mercy. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Kassia said: I am in tears too. I'm so very sorry. Me, too. I was able to hold back the tears until I went back and looked at her pictures. 😢 I hope this is ok with @MercyA, but I started a new thread to let people know that Sunny isn’t doing well, in case people stopped reading this thread once they thought she was on the mend. I directed everyone back to this thread for updates, but I wanted to make sure Sunny gets as many prayers and healing thoughts as possible tonight. 6 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Oh, sweet birdie. I’m so sorry, Mercy. Prayers for Sunny tonight and for her family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Oh no! Hoping for a miracle for precious Sunny. 💕 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I am so sorry this has happened. I am praying. I think you have made the right choice (some treatment, but then bring her home). I have no doubt that Sunny knows she is loved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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