Young adopted budgie with one undeveloped wing

[louann]

I recently adopted a young blue parakeet who has one fully developed wing and one that is only about an inch long. He is healthy and active. He is getting along great with my other birds. Do you think it's alright to let him stay with my other budgies who can fly?

[Loz]

I'm assuming here that the condition is congenital, an accident of birth, and not due to any disease which might be communicable. If the malformed wing relates to feathers not growing properly, there might be a French Moult issue which requires further consideration.

Otherwise, I cannot think of a reason not to integrate.
As long as you make provisions for the young 'un to get around in the cage - easy climbing arrangements to ensure access to perches, water and food, etc - I'm sure it'll be fine.
Poor little budgie. I admire you greatly for providing a home for him/her.

[louann]

Dec 4, 2022 14:55:18 GMT @loz said:

I'm assuming here that the condition is congenital, an accident of birth, and not due to any disease which might be communicable. If the malformed wing relates to feathers not growing properly, there might be a French Moult issue which requires further consideration.

Otherwise, I cannot think of a reason not to integrate.
As long as you make provisions for the young 'un to get around in the cage - easy climbing arrangements to ensure access to perches, water and food, etc - I'm sure it'll be fine.
Poor little budgie. I admire you greatly for providing a home for him/her.

[louann]

His feathers are very healthy. I named him lucky!
His underdeveloped wing moves normally but obviously doesnt do much good. Had him in small cage by others for a few days then let him go in with others. He seems to but fitting in fine. I'm keeping eye on him just in case he gets bullied or something. Employee at local petsmart asked if I would give him a home. Thanks for advice.