Why would one leg on each (same side...the right leg)look this way...can they be fixed? I am afraid the vets will want to dispose of them...?
2006-07-20 13:42:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
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2006-07-28 04:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the mates are the parents of the 2 baby doves then they should not be together to mate. It sounds like one of them has a bad gene, only an Avian vet could answer. The remaiming leg on each dove could be fixed by vet but the baby doves would be handicapped for life and need constant care because they could not fend for themselves.
2006-07-27 09:21:14 · answer #2 · answered by Tweek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a common problem in doves and pigeons caused by not having enough stiff nesting material. Unless you place more stiff nesting material in their nest right away so that their feet have something to push against, they will be crippled and be unable to walk on both legs when they start to feather out. You are right about a vet -- they might want to dispose of them.
2006-07-28 10:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by correrafan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find yourself an avian vet. He or she can go over the options with you, and might be able to fix their legs, but you'll never know until you ask. If you don't get them professional care, your babies might not survive and will never be normal, happy birds.
2006-07-20 21:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by Spooky Wan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a possible dislocated or broken hip or leg-contact an aviary specialist
2006-07-20 23:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by gInber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local humane society they don't put animals asleep.
2006-07-20 20:47:55 · answer #6 · answered by Questions&Answers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋