We got a call only a few hours later. We waited for what seemed like hours. If the bird is unable to stand when placed upright, then either there is injury to the limbs, hips or there may be an element of head trauma that is preventing him from knowing which way is up when he stands.

Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc. So there r absolutely no vets around here and I have no clue what to do, My cockatiel is almost a yar old and he messed up his feet when he was little, He won't eat and suddenly today his feet r frozen, He keeps falling over when I'm not holding him, He's breathing heavy and his feet r purple, He's my baby and he's not even a year old. This is a serious condition that needs to be immediately addressed by your veterinarian. In addition to diet, not enough or incorrect bedding in the nestbox can add a risk of the legs being splayed. August Abbott, CAS, Certified Avian Specialist. There are several causes of splayed legs in birds. Ataxia in birds can cause problems to the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. I have a chicken with yellow diarrhea that is unable to stand. I love this service. By chatting and providing personal info, you understand and agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I don't know he keeps his wings open can't stand and is gasping for breath, I have two chicks that seem to have a complete loss of coordination. The mother could have sat on the baby too heavily or too long, and the force and pressure caused the legs to bend and grow outward instead of underneath the body.

However, sounds like it can occur in an older flock as well.

Thank you for your question. The holes are just the right size for the seed to be accessed but not large enough for seed to freely fall from the feeder, even when it is knocked or tipped. she's adapted to life in the wild and does great. Do humans hibernate in the winter like Birds do. This will give him a chance to receiving the care he needs and give him the best chance of survival. We have a family of 11 muscovy ducks on our community lake. Caring for a bird with splayed legs.

I noticed yesterday that he was stumbling a little. Ask-a-doc Web sites: If you've got a quick question, you can try to get an answer from sites that say they have various specialists on hand to give quick answers... Justanswer.com. So I'm not exactly asking for advice.

Ultrasounds can also be used, but most veterinarians will recommend x-rays before ultrasounds.

There are several creative ways to treat splayed legs: Try one of the methods below in consultation with your vet. My chickens are about 4 years old. Tests that may be recommended include: Radiographs may be ordered by your veterinarian. It seems that it often occurs in young birds.

I hope that all goes well. Note that older birds whose bones are fully developed and may not respond to these types of treatments can have surgery to cut and wire the bones. Birds need sunlight to produce vitamins, and baby birds kept in nestboxes in dark corners may suffer from a vitamin deficiency that affects their growth. This pet health content was reviewed for accuracy by a veterinarian, Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS. They really helped put my nerves at ease. 15 years of experience as a small animal veterinarian, 20 years in private practice, contract veterinarian Dickerson Park Zoo and attending veterinarian Missouri State University. Items are sold by the retailer, not Wag!. But then my little sister said she was acting strange and stumbling. He is jus. If you notice your bird acting strangely or exhibiting any of these symptoms, call your veterinarian for an appointment. Sneezing. Is he depressed? Other times a parent bird might notice the baby is different and refuse to care for it or place more emphasis on the other babies. A thorough physical examination will be done by your veterinarian. You will need to let your veterinarian know when you noticed the symptoms and if they are constant or intermittent. Disclaimer: Information in questions answers, and, I have 2 6 week old Pekan ducks. Member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians.

If you notice your bird acting strangely or exhibiting any of these symptoms, call your veterinarian for an appointment. I cannot thank you enough for your help.

I think. They truly know what they are talking about, and they actually care about you. Overall, having him checked over would be the next step since the injury/shock will be what determines this bird's overall prognosis. I couldn't be more satisfied! We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Damage to peripheral nerves or the spinal cord will have symptoms that are localized to the affected appendages and will have a normal level of mental activity. I will tell you that...the things you have to go through to be an Expert are quite rigorous.

As an aside, some birds that don’t like to be put back into the cage pretend that they have wobbly legs and that they can’t stand up just as you put them away — what a great tactic for not stepping onto a perch!

Tory Johnson, GMA Workplace Contributor, discusses work-from-home jobs, such as JustAnswer in which verified Experts answer people’s questions. I have had this happen before and have tried to s, Hi Dr. Bob. Thank you so much for taking your time and knowledge to support my concerns. I think your initial suspicion of hypothermia was correct... you need to warm her up and keep her at ideal temps (round 80 degrees preferabley) in a draft free temp stable and, Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures. However, I am passing along the information to my sister-in-law (a cat-rescue person who is also a nurse), and perhaps it will help someone else who may experience the same problem. Not only did you answer my questions, you even took it a step further with replying with more pertinent information I needed to know. Her toes were curled and she was very weak.

But every now and then a bird is born with splayed legs.

This is the site I will always come to when I need a second opinion. I love when you can tell they have a personality. She had passed away. There are bird foods that supplement this vitamin need, but not all provide enough nutrition.

Mostly experience with chickens and ducks. Your bird may have broken a leg during the accident. Placing the bird’s legs in a small cup so they are straight underneath him can help straighten the legs. Anyone who has ever owned a bird knows fairly early on that if you spend a lot of time holding you acquired bird that it will become spoiled and scream for your attention. I couldn't be more satisfied! This is the site I will always come to when I need a second opinion. Depending on the diagnosis of the underlying cause, your bird’s prognosis will vary.

It is raining outside. Medications that are chelating agents may be given if your veterinarian found heavy metal toxicity in your bird. We got to the vet and they took her back.