First of all, don't feel guilty, that is counter-productive. You are doing the very best you can with what knowledge you have. Let's get Frankie well and then broaden your knowledge base and learn what to do in case of future emergencies.
This is what I understand about birds, if it scares you, I am very sorry. Everyone I talked to when I was trying to glean as much info as I could about the Africa Greys told me this...... Birds have a survival instinct that tells them to appear well, a sick bird means an easy prey. So when a bird appears sick it is because he is not able to appear well. Does that make any sense?
I wouldn't spend a lot of time trying to "guess" what is wrong. You need to find an vet who KNOWS birds, that is why I suggested an Avian Vet.
One other suggestion, you might go on line and try to find a bird forum. Maybe someone there could offer some suggestions that might help until the morning. Why do emergencies ALWAYS happen at night?
Good luck to you, dear, please keep us posted. |