rescued racer with broken legs! - Page 5 - Pigeon-Talk

lizz · #61 3rd June 2008, 05:07 AM

[scuffing toe, blushing...

] i've only come a long way because of YOU guys! i just can't tell you how important it's been to me to post on here, and get input or just vent, or gush.

you know, there are a lot of boards you can jump on and get treated like an intruder and an idiot, but here, well, you all have just been amazing. still can't thank you enough.

and l.c. - i almost shrieked when i saw that picture!!! 'NOOOOOOOO!!!! not four moooooorre!!!!'

hahahahahahahahahaaaaa! but yep, that's the teeny peeper x 4! only now that he's gotten a few baths, he's got big boy feathers now. much cuter. from what i'm reading, i can expect him to be off on his own in about 2 weeks. phew. folks are starting to look at me funny. well funniER than usual...

i'm taking my camera home to take pictures of the grey boy's leg this afternoon. get ready!

Lovebirds · #62 3rd June 2008, 05:46 AM

Will look forward to seeing the pictures. I for one have enjoyed reading your posts.........you got a way with words lady.......

You are absolutely right about our members. We've got THE BEST as far as I'm concerned.

Trees Gray · #63 3rd June 2008, 11:22 AM

I'm SO happy to read your update, Lizz.

Bless you for everything you have done for this bird, I'm look ing forward to pictures.

lizz · #64 3rd June 2008, 03:03 PM

i know you've all been waiting.....

i love how olive is constantly trying to hang out with him...but she has to sneak up on him or he beaks her. poor olive.....
http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk72/lizzeedee/

Pidgey · #65 3rd June 2008, 04:01 PM

Let's see about making Trooper a "snowshoe" for that foot to keep the toes flattened out in their normal way for awhile. This means that you'll have to do some physical therapy, too. What you want to do is make some kind of boot to keep the toes spread (and the rear one facing backward) so that they stay somewhat flat to the floor. It's been done with cardboard on the bottom and the toes literally taped into position. Experiment a little bit to see if you can get that done. In time, the bones may remodel so that they work properly.

Pidgey

Lovebirds · #66 3rd June 2008, 04:13 PM

You go girl!!! I LOVED LOVED the pictures.........Trooper found heaven when he found you.

spirit wings · #67 3rd June 2008, 04:44 PM

tooper's home is great!..I made one of those pens for my guinea pigs, when I had them. perfect for them too. It is so heart warming to see such wonderful care taken for your lovies!

mr squeaks · #68 3rd June 2008, 05:05 PM

Great pics, Liz!!

I agree, Trooper has a wonderful home as do your other "lovelys!"

The pictures were worth waiting for!

Pidgey has a good suggestion about the "snowshoe." Hope all goes well!

Sending Love, Hugs and Scritches to ALL

Shi, Squeaks, Dom & Gimie

Margarret · #69 3rd June 2008, 08:17 PM

Liz,

Just catching up with Trooper's recovery. You are doing such a fabulous job with him. He looks great. What a sweetheart he is.

Margaret

philodice · #70 4th June 2008, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pidgey

Let's see about making Trooper a "snowshoe" for that foot to keep the toes flattened out in their normal way for awhile. This means that you'll have to do some physical therapy, too. What you want to do is make some kind of boot to keep the toes spread (and the rear one facing backward) so that they stay somewhat flat to the floor. It's been done with cardboard on the bottom and the toes literally taped into position. Experiment a little bit to see if you can get that done. In time, the bones may remodel so that they work properly.

Pidgey

LOVE the snowshoe idea. I was thinking soft edged 'plastic canvas' circle from the craft store but cardboard with medical tape over it, then tape the toes, is a great idea.

lizz · #71 4th June 2008, 08:43 AM

.....hahahaha...actually, not all that funny, me living in ohio.....

you think it'll still work? i was afraid of putting too much 'torque' on the bones, and rebreaking that leg, or something like that. the bones have apparently healed side by side, instead of like they should have, end to end.

i'll try it again. something that seemed to work well in addition to the med tape, was i put a big square of that spongy, double-sided tape on the spoon bowl, and stuck his foot to that, then med taped it more securely. only thing with that get up, was that i think it freaked him out a little, and the spoon bowl was too small to be sturdy enough for him. and he kept flapping it over to the side like he was twisting his ankle. i'll figure something out. i just met a guy that i'm helping out with his dogs that works in a machine shop---you KNOW i'm gonna ask him to help me build some pijjie brace for that leg....

anything for my boy, you know.....

oh, and the design for the pen? that IS a guinea pig pen! i saw them on e.bay for about 75 dollars, then i found the plans on a pig site, and went and made it myself for about 30. and in about 15 minutes! it's perfect for him, isn't it? and i can add a second level to it, make it bigger, whatever he needs!

mr squeaks · #72 4th June 2008, 08:58 AM

Gee, Liz, I'm getting the impression that Trooper is quite spoiled!

Then again, it could be my imagination....naaah, he's spoiled!

Good for him...may you both live long and happily!!

Sending Love, Hugs and Scritches

Shi, Squeaks, Dom & Gimie