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Transportation:
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Used or new
van, station wagon-to transport birds and or cages, equipment and
food Hardware,
lumber and wire mash-to help build outdoor aviaries Gift
Gas
Cards for transports |
Food and Treats:
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Bulk Seed
&Grain: Buckwheat, Cracked Corn, Flax Seed, Millet (red/white/golden), Hemp
Seed, Milo, Thistle Seed,
Hulled Oats, Peanuts (raw in shell), Pine Nuts, Rape Seed, Red Chili Peppers, Pumpkin Seed, Whole Wheat, Whole Mixed Nuts. Fresh, Frozen
& Dry fruits & Vegetables Harrison
Lifetime Course, ZuPrem (med/large), Laffeber Nutraberries
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First
Aid:
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Environmental
thermometer-useful for
determining the temperature inside the hospital cage Small zip-lock
bags-use to hold
samples, such as unusual droppings, vomited material, objects the bird had been
chewing on, etc. Towels and
washcloths-for wrapping
and securing bird Rubber
Gloves-for handling
sick birds Penlight or
small flashlight-to enable
better illumination so that bird can be better evaluated Magnifying
Glass or Jewelers Loupe-Provides
magnification so that the bird can be better visualized Scissors-for cutting
tape, bandages, strings or objects wrapped around the toes Hemostat-to remove
broken blood feathers or other materials Tweezers
(forceps)-good quality to
pull or remove splinters or other materials Wire
cutters-in case bird
would get wrapped in wire or caught in chain or bell on toy Needle nose
pliers-can remove
blood feathers, unbend chains or quick links that birds may get caught Toenail
Clippers-good quality
clippers to trim broken or shattered nail Nail
Files-blunt end to
round off rough edges of cracked toenail or beak Stockinet-looks like
sock material, can be used by placing bird in stockinet to keep from thrashing
and to keep wings close to body, the bird can breathe through the material if
necessary. Splints-
(tongue
depressors, Popsicle sticks, small round sticks) can be used to help stabilize a
fractured wing or leg by incorporating into a bandage, an aid before transport
to the veterinary hospital.. Antiseptic
Towelettes-use to
disinfect hands Gauze
pads-for covering
wounds or burns Cotton
balls- for cleansing Q-tips-for cleaning
out small wounds, swabbing out mouth, getting material out of mouth Rubbing Alcohol
or Alcohol Swabs-for cleaning
skin Ophthalmic
ointment-can be useful
in ocular emergencies. Artificial
tears or contact lens wetting solution-can be used to
flush, moisten or lubricate the eyes Aloe
vera-100% pure can
be used for minor burns, many human preparations available
Sterile
Saline-can be used to
flush wounds, moisten sterile dressings, flush the nostrils
Micro pore
Tape- paper surgical
tape, bandage material that can used to hold gauze or splint in place Vet
Wrap- available from
veterinary supply, tape that has good holding ability and sticks to itself and
not the skin,
useful for bandaging or splint application Tegaderm
dressing-helps healing
for burns and certain wounds, available from veterinarians Liquid Bandage
or super glue-can be used for
emergency skin repair Blood clotting
powder-commercially
available products such as Quick Stop, Styptic powder, Monsel’s Powder,
Clotisol. Silver Nitrate
Sticks-can be useful
for bleeding nails, use with caution on bleeding feather follicles or skin
wounds Pepto-Bismol or
Kaopectate-can be used in
certain cases of gastrointestinal disturbances, toxin ingestion. Various sizes
of syringes-can be used for
oral feedings or flushing’s of wounds or eyes Pedialyte or
some type of oral electrolyte or revitalizing solution-used to hydrate
dehydrated or stressed birds, be certain to keep checking the expiration date. Hand feeding
formula or human baby food-may be used to
provide nutritional support to birds that are not eating through hand feeding,
syringe or spoon Probiotics-can be useful
in the alleviation of stress or used as an adjunct to antibiotic therapy
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Other
Items:
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Parrot toys
& Toy Parts Ropes &
Chain Natural Light
Bulbs Disinfectants
(bleach, white vinegar) Cleaning
Supplies (mops, brooms, bath towels, wash cloths, scrubbers, rubber
gloves) Unscented Baby
Wipes Trash Bags Paper Towels
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Your
Participation is Crucial!
VOLUNTEERS
are NEEDED and APPRECIATED
Working
with exotic birds is fun and a rewarding experience.
Call 973-702-7770 or email admin@exoticbirdsrefuge.org
To make a donation to help with cost of needs or please mail you
donation payable to:
Under My Wing Avian Refuge 1243 Rte
23 North Wantage, NJ 07461 |