Baby Parakeet's leg splayed?

[gleebee]

Hi Everyone Thanks for all the support. Right now I cannot take Tiny Tim to a vet because I live on a limited income. I am retired and I am able to take care of my birds needs--food, toys and treats they need. the cages were given to me. I did recieve Tiny Tim's parents free from an old friend because the friend couldnt take care of the birds. I didnt think that I would have to encounter problems with my parakeets and their offspring. I am not asking for any money or gifts of any sort. I basically want the support from people offering solutions on possibly how I can help Tiny Tim live a better life.It would be great to help him but I do give the best possible care and love to him and to his parents. Thanks. May God Bless each and every one of you. Glea

[gleebee]

Hi Everyone here. This is Glea, Tiny Tim mommy. Thank you Charis for the 2 vets that deal with birds. I would very much like to take Tiny Tim to one of the vets you mentioned. But I am unable to since I live on a fixed income and retired myself. I did acquire my cage from a place that offers items for free. As for Tiny Tim and Peepers parents--they were given to me because the owner was unable finanically and for other reasons not able to take care of the birds for free. I am able to afford the food, toys, etc for my birds. I never thought about the medical part of owning a bird as do most owners. I am not asking for money or any kind of gifts for my birds. I would and do very much appreciate the advice and the support of all of you that are offering me solutions to help Tiny Tim. the other baby parakeet is doing great and no problems with his health. Thank you everyone for every thought and kind words you have given me and my birds. My birds are well taken care of each and every day--I love them with all my heart. God Bless each one of you. Thanks. Glea

[gleebee]

Hi everyone, I wanted to let you all know that I got a bird house cage for Tiny Tim. His family was picking on him. Today he climbed to the top of the cage. I am very proud of him. I still want to find out what is wrong with his leg. Thanks for all the support everyone has given me and
Tiny Tim.

[Jay3]

I wouldn't keep him in a cage with a wire bottom to it. That just makes it even more difficult for him to get around. If it is splayed leg, it could probably still be helped. Too bad you can't pay for a vet, as if they can wrap it, and show you how to do it, and it can still be done, it would mean the difference between a bird that can walk, and one who never will. The quality of his life would be so much more improved. That's really too bad. He's such a pretty little thing. Anyway, I hope he does alright, but I really would take the wire thing out from the bottom of his cage. That has to be very difficult for him to walk on. He would do better on a solid floor.

[gleebee]

I am going to give the doctors a call Charis gave me and ask for their advice. Maybe the doctor can tell me some exercises to do with him.

[Jay3]

Originally Posted by gleebee

I am going to give the doctors a call Charis gave me and ask for their advice. Maybe the doctor can tell me some exercises to do with him.

If it is splayed leg, then it doesn't need exercise. They need to be wrapped in such a way as to bring them into a more natural position. I'm just not sure how old you can do it without hurting the bird more. If it is caught young, the legs can be made normal again. Just not sure of the time limit here. Sorry. The vet should know.