Other Peregrine Projects > USA Peregrines
MA / Amherst - 2015-19
Alison:
Burdi, it would now seem that both chicks have been treated, which is good. Treating only one chick did not make sense.
From the site today:
With UMass Director of Animal Care & Attending Veterinarian Dr. Paul Spurlock we are using a systemic pesticide on the falcon chicks.
The pesticide is absorbed through the skin and is already effectively preventing further infestation of the chicks by the ectoparasites.
While treating the two chicks, we also collected and preserved in alcohol several examples of the parasites for identification.
burdi:
I presume both chicks from this nest have now been treated.
The older chick was removed at 5:05 pm, and the younger chick was removed at 5:22 pm (upon return of the older one). The siblings were together again at 5:25 pm.
Mom fiercely tried to attack the intruder, and was panting heavily. I felt sorry for her of course, though thankful the chicks were receiving some much needed attention.
Jazzerkins:
I so love watching the chicks being fed. :D
RCF:
Here's a video of the feed by skygirlblue. They both look so much better!! :) I imagine whatever they treated the smaller one with (medicated dust I guess) will transfer onto the other chick, which is also good.
https://youtu.be/2MmKW7FKHY0
Alison:
The chicks were fed a few minutes ago:
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