what can you do for a lovebird that has splayed legs?

Question

we were given two lovebirds today that have not been very well cared for. they are fairly young (still have black on their beaks) and are very tame - you can pick them up and pet them. One of the birds has splayed legs and can only climb around on the side of the cage. Is there anything that I can do for this bird to help it get back to normal? No matter what we are going to provide the best life for it as possible - we just need some good advice.

Answer 1

Sounds like these two lovebirds have been blessed with a lovely couple such as yourselves.
Tweek has great advice.
encourage perches of various thicknesses, there was a bird that came into our petshop like this, could not stand (young quarrion) this particular reason, because she had never introduced this bird to a perch of any kind,the bird would nestle on her chest the whole time , to the detriment of this poor bird.
Be patient, have a nest box available so this little love bird can retire in this and not on side of cage
Provide cuttlefish bone to help with calcium intake.
Also provide good nutritious greens, if they r started with it early on they will continue with this healthy way of life.
Your bird will come round and will strengthen, as he is young.
Best of luck , keep us informed on your little treasure.
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Answer 2

Most of the abnormalities of birds feet and legs start in the nest box. My husband and I raised 54 parakeets and it was a full time job seeing that all babies were cared for. The parakeet books that I purchased said the birds probably would not mate in captivity. Wrong! Anyway, we had to take out the little ones and see to cleaning their feet on a regular basis. Hardened poop would cling to the little feet and if not taken care of would deform thier little legs and toes. It sounds like this is exactly what happened to your young one. Luckily it is still young and can be trained to reuse his legs and feet though it will take time. You will need to discourage climbing on the side of the cage because it will only go by what it already knows how to. If you can, gently massage his little legs and feet. Help it grasp on to things (perches) of different sizes as a daily excercise. Treat the little bird as it makes an effort and be sure to praise it. Try to think of this little bird as a human who has had a stroke and the legs are weak. It is going to take time but can be done with care, love and understanding. PS, be sure to treat and praise the other one also as they may become jealous for your attention. Good Luck.

Answer 3

I have a bird that was the same way. What I did was pick up the bird and guide it on my finger as a perch. The I would make both of it's legs be normally spaced. The bird eventually became normal like it's siblings. Maybe the same thing will happen for yours:)

Answer 4

attempt giving her water from a dropper bottle, and fix it close to her. she would be able to ought to learn that it has water in it, maximum birds learn this from gazing their cage pals so which you will a approach or the different ought to coach her that it has water in it. Im sorry to take heed to approximately your lovebird, this is an quite unhappy area of happen to any poultry. All i will advise is taking her to an avian vet, i be responsive to having splayed legs form of displaces the organs, so a vet could supply you a timeframe of ways long you have got her in the previous she could ought to be placed down, if she is in discomfort or something. different than that, if youre no longer already going to realize this, attempt conserving her company, take her out the cage to take a seat down with you as oftentimes as attainable. sturdy success xx

Answer 5

Wow this question really is about birds. I need to get my mind out of the gutter.

Answer 6

take it to a vet! please, don't try to fix the problem yourself if you don't have the knowlege/training. you could unknowingly cause more damage.