I have a love bird and one of my cats found a way to get to the cage that was hanging from the ceiling and it bit one of the birds legs off the bird seems to being fine but I am not sure if she will live or not.
2006-11-01 12:18:18 · 12 answers · asked by pinkster12 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
This bird will definitely be ok with one leg. I work with a parrot rescue and have seen many birds with one or even no legs. Special accomodations are appropriate sometimes though. You may need to get a ramp or two for its cage. Many handicap birds dont need them, but some may. Just be patient with it and make sure you take it to the vet first and for most. If its a good vet, they will not suggest to put it to sleep. How do you think birds in the wild survive with one leg, they all will adapt. Good luck, and take care of the little guy.
2006-11-02 01:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by Pinky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having one leg will not effect the bird being able to live, though it may not be able to breed. What you do have to worry about is the shock killing it or infection from the bite killing it. Take the bird to an avian vet...if you can not do this go to a pet shop and look for a braod spectrum anitbiotic designed for birds and follow the instructions for treating the bird.
2006-11-01 12:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many birds living with only one leg. There is no reason that your love bird would not make it with only one leg.
If your bird is alive a day or two after the bite then the only problem is making sure there is no infection. You should take your bird to the vet.
Take care,
Troy
2006-11-01 12:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by tiuliucci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a shame, first take the bird to the vet to make sure the wound heals properly.
I haven't had this experience myself but I know someone who has. The put "double" perches in the cage for their bird, it made it easier for them to "balance" themselves. As far as I know the bird is still doing fine.
Good luck to you both!
2006-11-02 00:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by Mugsy's Place 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor Bird! I would take him to your vet ASAP! He might be able to survive with one foot, but if you don't take him to the vet, it could get infected. Cats carry a bacteria in their mouths called pasturella that is very harmful to birds and can cause septcemia - even if they just get into contact with it, let alone getting bitten, which can lead to death. Your bird probably needs an antibiotic injection ASAP.
2006-11-01 13:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by AutumnLilly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a vet might just say to put it to sleep but if the bird is fine then see after a month and if it is still fine then dont worry
2006-11-01 12:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by Kira Hikage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds with one foot often become pirate birds. I hope he returns to make you walk the plank for being so careless with your friend!
2006-11-01 13:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by orpheus1102 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it should, but take extra good care of the bird and feed it good food . make sure the water is filled it might not hop around to good so don't startle it.
2006-11-01 12:26:44 · answer #8 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him to a Vet ASAP dont wait.
The bird is alive and can feel pain just like you and I.
2006-11-01 12:32:18 · answer #9 · answered by brokensoul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet for ****st sake. Only the vet can tell you if this poor little birdie will live. So sad, so sad. Bad putty tat!
2006-11-01 12:21:31 · answer #10 · answered by 1truthseeker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋