Baby dove vomiting after hand-feeding. Is it overfed or sick?

I'm sorry to hear about Nala. I would be concerned that there may be an issue with his crop, such as a hole in it, something causing an obstruction, illness or infection, or other issue, especially if you cannot fill it all the way or he vomits up any extra. Having a vet take a look in person is best to try and see if there are any visible issues with it that can be found. Until you can get to your vet, feeding smaller meals more often may help Nala get enough food to keep growing without overfilling his crop and making him ill.

Thanks for reaching out about Bulbul. Is this bird only 8 days old? Regurgitation is not normal, but could be due to over-feeding, a crop infection or impaction, sub-optimal husbandry, viral diseases, and other. Older birds are more likely to have eaten a foreign body, something toxic, metabolic diseases, and others. If continues to regurgitate, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Liefie. Regurgitation twice is a little concerning, with possibilities being crop infections, parasites (trichomoniasis, other), foreign body ingestion, metabolic disorders, toxicities, husbandry problems and more. Check and correct husbandry including environmental temperature. A veterinary visit is recommended if regurgitation continues. Good luck.

A bulging crop may indicate a full crop and that you may be giving too much food at a time. If it doesn't return to normal after a few hours, reducing the amount of food, or making sure that Sailor doesn't have an impacted/obstructed crop is best. Feeding smaller meals more often may also help reduce the crop being overfull.

There may be a mass in the crop or it could be severely impacted. Have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating birds. Hopefully, it will be something treatable. The vet can also assess the feathers to rule out infection or parasites. In the meantime, clean and sanitize the cage. Sanitize bowls, toys and perches. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Change the paper or substrate daily. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the vet.

The amount will depend on species, age and weight. The crop, when full, will become distended. When you see this, stop feeding. In young chicks, you can see the full crop through the skin. Do not overfeed and do not palpate the crop roughly as this may cause regurgitation.

If you've found a wild bird, the best course of action is to try and find a wildlife rehab near you that can take the bird in, especially if it is ill. Seeing if there are any vets that see wild animals near you is also a good idea. Since the bird is showing signs of illness, making sure to keep it separated from any other birds in a hospital cage, and washing hands and clothing coming into contact with it is best to prevent the spread of any illness. You can try to offer a mashed up baby bird food diet, however if it is unable to keep any food down, there could be an issue with the crop (infection, illness, obstruction) or GI tract that needs to be seen by a vet in person.