My keet hurt her leg!

budgiebestie
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My keet hurt her leg! Mar 9, 2015 18:24:53 GMT

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Post by budgiebestie on Mar 9, 2015 18:24:53 GMT

Hi guys, I was hoping you could help me with a problem I had.
Last night My 3yr old Budgie Thorpe was out flying around, she fell and landed on the ground pretty hard
and since then hasn't been using her right leg. She just kind leans to her left and balances on that
leg while her bad leg is lifted but limp. I examined it as best as I can but I honestly don't know what
I am supposed to be looking for. She doesn't appear to have any broken bones and she also doesn't
seem to be in a lot of pain. She is still eating and playing with her mirror, but she's been more clingy
since she got hurt. I'm thinking she may have dislocated it, but I really can't be sure. Anyone got any ideas?

Also I'm in between jobs right now so I don't have any money for the vet, but believe me if I was still
working that's the first place I would have gone!

Sept 12, 2013 15:30:30 GMT starlingqueen Yellow Face Dynamo Posts: 5,933	My keet hurt her leg! Mar 9, 2015 20:21:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by starlingqueen on Mar 9, 2015 20:21:28 GMT Sorry to hear your little friend is hurt. There really is only one option and that's the vets I'm afraid.

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My keet hurt her leg! Mar 9, 2015 20:43:16 GMT

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Post by yasmin on Mar 9, 2015 20:43:16 GMT

I'd say that the best hope is that the leg is sprained and that it will heal over time.

However, because you mentioned that the leg is limp, that is worrisome and would indicate that she really should be seen by a vet.

Please keep us posted.

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Nov 18, 2012 0:31:08 GMT birdguhl Budgie Addict Posts: 2,709	My keet hurt her leg! Mar 9, 2015 22:29:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by birdguhl on Mar 9, 2015 22:29:52 GMT Hi budgiebestie - welcome to the forum but sorry Thorpe has had a mishap. Do you live in the UK? I was thinking of the PDSA (charity which provides vetinary treatment). If not, is there anything similar where you live?

Mar 9, 2015 15:31:05 GMT budgiebestie Brand New Budgie Posts: 3	My keet hurt her leg! Mar 10, 2015 0:58:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by budgiebestie on Mar 10, 2015 0:58:57 GMT I'm in the U.S :/ But I will definitely start researching charities like that and see if there are any in my area. I didn't even know those existed!

Oct 7, 2011 0:19:27 GMT Hezz Staff Member Posts: 34,103	My keet hurt her leg! Mar 10, 2015 1:16:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hezz on Mar 10, 2015 1:16:21 GMT The limp leg doesn't sound good to me. You might just have to bite the bullet and front for a vet bill. They may allow you to pay off a bit at a time?
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My keet hurt her leg! Apr 7, 2015 14:25:27 GMT Marianne Marlow, budgiefriend, and 2 more like this

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Post by budgiebestie on Apr 7, 2015 14:25:27 GMT

Hey guy, sorry I haven't updated you in so long!

Thorpe is doing GREAT now! She is able to use her leg for walking, climbing, jumping, and playing!
She no longer has to stay off it and has begun to sleep on her perches again! I want to thank you
all for taking the time to look at my post and lend me your ideas. Thorpe is my first bird and it
was really terrifying not knowing what to do and see the change in her. Thank you all again and
best of health to you and your birds! <3

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My keet hurt her leg! Apr 7, 2015 14:49:38 GMT

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Post by Marianne Marlow on Apr 7, 2015 14:49:38 GMT

That is fab news for you and Thorpe
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Oct 7, 2011 0:19:27 GMT Hezz Staff Member Posts: 34,103	My keet hurt her leg! Apr 7, 2015 23:37:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hezz on Apr 7, 2015 23:37:38 GMT Good news, then.
	We are not Vets, Avian or otherwise. If you have any serious doubts about your budgies' health an appointment with an Avian vet should always be your first point of call. RIP Bluey 4/12/05 - 31/03/12 RIP Fluoro 22/09/12 - 28/12/12 RIP Smudge 1/03/10 - 8/07/15 RIP Sparky 24/04/11 - 03/10/17 MIA Misty 22/09/12 - 20/10/21 RIP Mango 03/12/13 - 20/05/23

Oct 10, 2011 14:42:08 GMT budgiefriend Budgie Addict Posts: 2,636	My keet hurt her leg! Apr 8, 2015 0:48:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by budgiefriend on Apr 8, 2015 0:48:37 GMT Great news!

Post by budgiebestie on Mar 9, 2015 18:24:53 GMT

Post by starlingqueen on Mar 9, 2015 20:21:28 GMT

Post by yasmin on Mar 9, 2015 20:43:16 GMT

Post by birdguhl on Mar 9, 2015 22:29:52 GMT

Post by budgiebestie on Mar 10, 2015 0:58:57 GMT

Post by Hezz on Mar 10, 2015 1:16:21 GMT

Post by budgiebestie on Apr 7, 2015 14:25:27 GMT

Post by Marianne Marlow on Apr 7, 2015 14:49:38 GMT

Post by Hezz on Apr 7, 2015 23:37:38 GMT

Post by budgiefriend on Apr 8, 2015 0:48:37 GMT