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My bird is ill!
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 2:29 pm
by Maize
I have recently bought a female lutino IRN. She has been an awesome family companion!
I came home today to find that she is unable to move her right leg. She doesn't seem to be in pain, and she is still eating, but the vet is not able to take her until tomorrow morning.
Any idea what could be wrong with her
Is it fixable?
Denise
Ill Ringneck
Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 7:17 pm
by Lynne Wattts
Maybe she just sprained it or something. I'm very sure it will be fixable as even if it's broken, it can be fixed. Try not to worry and just take her in to the vet tomorrow. She can perch on one leg, but if she's having touble you could put some food and water on the bottom of the cage and something comfortable for her to sit on down there. If she's really having problems maybe you should take her perches out so she can't get up high. Let us know how things go and good luck
Lynne
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:50 am
by zoe
do IRNs actually ever sit down?i would so love for my pea to cuddle up in my lap but he seems happy just to tuck up one foot and hucker down,do they sit down?????
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:53 am
by Mikaela
They do with broke legs hehe. JOKING!
My baby never sits either but suppose she would have no choice if she hurt her legs. For the first time ever, my IRN is sitting at the bottom of her cage this morning... NOT A GOOD SIGN.
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 6:42 am
by zoe
oh no!!!!is her eye better!poor baby!!
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:56 am
by Mikaela
Zoe: My babies eye? Yes, it is better. I wiped it very well with a warm wet cloth and much food came out. Poor birdie. DCF will probably take my baby haha
Maize is all better
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:54 pm
by Maize
Hello everyone,
Looks like Maize actually did break her leg. The vet said it probably occured from a rope perch in her cage, that she got her talon caught in.
Needless to say, the rope perch is gone.
Maize had a splint on for a month with a Elizabeth collar. She hated not being able to preen, but her recovery is almost 100%.
We are so thankful that the vet could save her leg!
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:04 pm
by Melika
Hane's rope perch is new, but once it begins to fray it's outta there and will be replaced. He hasn't had any problems with any of his rope toys.
What an experience. I'm glad Maize came out of it alright. ^_^