Flipped out wing.

[Timber20]

I received a 5 month old GCC from a friend of a friend. His right wing never folds correctly. His wings are clipped, but when he flaps them, they both seem to work just fine but when he folds them back up his right wing always goes to that position and never lays against his body like the left wing does. The person I got my GCC from said it has been that way since birth. Is this common? Will this get better with time? Should I ask a vet?

 

[GaleriaGila]

I haven't a clue! But I do have suggestions for consultations...
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In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
International contacts, too.
If none are near you, maybe you could call and ask for a recommendation for somebody in your area.
And... sometimes, distant vets will offer brief thoughts or advice...
Or... sometimes I find a place to start just by Googling "avian veterinarian near ((your location))"
Or maybe a local breeder might help... again, maybe Google?

 

[Timber20]

I haven't a clue! But I do have suggestions for consultations...
Certified Avian Vets

Find an ABVP Specialist - American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

Find a Specialist ABVP Diplomates have proven knowledge and expertise above and beyond what is required to practice veterinary medicine. Beyond that, they have earned the privilege to specialize in the treatment of one or more categories of animals. Diplomates are in 49 of the 50 US states...

abvp.com

If none are near you...
Avian Veterinarians

http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803

In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
International contacts, too.
If none are near you, maybe you could call and ask for a recommendation for somebody in your area.
And... sometimes, distant vets will offer brief thoughts or advice...
Or... sometimes I find a place to start just by Googling "avian veterinarian near ((your location))"
Or maybe a local breeder might help... again, maybe Google?

Thanks! Those are all great ideas. I will definitely look into that and see if I can find an avian veterinarian near me. I would also like to do a DNA test to determine the sex. Frank/Francis is such a good bird with a great personality. Thank you again!