Baby cokateil needs help

[geet]

I have a 13 day old baby cockateil who has splayed legs (i think) (and curled toes), is there anyone in Toronto who can please help me to fix his legs and toes. I have no money for the vet.
I have put him in a padded cup last night after reading about it in forums. Please help if you know anyone in Toronto who I can go to and get his legs wrapped.

[geet]

Here's his picture

[Skyeking]

You need a smaller bowl-or another type nest bowl/box, that will actually keep his feet folded under him, in the normal resting position. You may need to tape the legs in the normal resting position.

Keep him in there, and also supplement the diet with calcium/magnesium and vitamin D, whatever is recommended for these type babies.

Have you called the Toronto wildlife center to see if they can help?

[Dobato]

Geet, at this young of an age you should be able to get a good result if the legs are aligned and taped/hobbled right, here are a few links on doing this and for giving him support in a small deep bowl:

http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/f6/pig...t=splayed+legs

http://www.peafowl.org/ARTICLES/1/

http://www.parrotparrot.com/lovebird...ng-splay-legs/

Make sure you tape both the lower and upper legs and check frequently to make sure there is good circulation and the tape is not too tight. For the part of the tape the contacts the leg, cut a small piece of tape to cover this area, tape on tape so there is a small non-stick area, so the tape can float on the leg and not be stuck to it.

Not sure if the Toronto Wildlife Center can be of much help, as most Wildlife places are only licensed to treat wild creatures, they most likely will refer you to a local vet (which you say is out of the question right now).

Good luck with him,

Karyn

[geet]

Thanks. I understand they have to be taped together but the hip knee and ankle of splayed leg is in one line, no joints are visible, how do I put it together.
Yes I called the toronto wildlife, they directed me to a vet.

[Dobato]

Originally Posted by geet

Thanks. I understand they have to be taped together but the hip knee and ankle of splayed leg is in one line, no joints are visible, how do I put it together.
Yes I called the toronto wildlife, they directed me to a vet.

I am not quite sure what you mean by this, could you be more specific/detailed and post up more/close up photos of what you are describing.

Karyn

[geet]

Thanks for all your help.
I went to the vet and got x-rays done. His right pelvis was crushed
into pieces, and the left leg was also splaying and they said there is nothing to fix it and suggested to put him down because he would never be able to perch and would have a life of suffering. I had to get the baby euthanized (breaks my heart).

[Dobato]

Geet, I am sorry to hear there was nothing that could be done to help this little guy's condition. Thanks for the final update and good luck with all your birds.

Karyn

[altgirl35]

poor baby.. he must have been in so much pain
i'm so glad you took him to the vet

[spirit wings]

poor little fella... sorry you had to go through this.. he is in a better place now with no suffering...