Found a Parakeet

[SoulMan421]

Hi all,

I found a ring neck parakeet a couple of days ago in the garden.
The bird is young and has problems with both feet and also has swollen ankles.

I would appreciate any advice one could give as I have never owned a bird and am a bit clueless on what needs to be done.

I have called several rescue's and all seem to be providing another rescue's number.

I have been feeding the bird peanuts and mashed bananas. - Seems to be eating well.

I am willing to keep the bird as I fear letting him go will make him prey for cats/foxes. - Plus as his feet/ankles are bad, its unable to take off for flight, i know that soon enough it will be strong enough to take off without needing a lift of from feet however I fear it wont be able to land on branches etc and will again eventually become prey.

Please see photo's attached. Again, any help/advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[GaleriaGila]

Bless you for helping this darling How precious!
I'm bumping your thread in hopes of getting you ore help.
Here are a couple of links that MIGHT help?

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Certified Avian Vets

Find an ABVP Specialist - American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

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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.

So you bought an unweaned baby...

Today I spent several hours trying to help someone save a baby bird they had purchased unweaned. The baby died; they are usually almost dead by the time the new owner realizes something is wrong, not because the owner doesn't care but because they are not educated about what to look for or...

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Good luck!

 

[SoulMan421]

Bless you for helping this darling How precious!
I'm bumping your thread in hopes of getting you ore help.
Here are a couple of links that MIGHT help?

Most of us swear by our avian vets in the event of health concerns.
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.

So you bought an unweaned baby...

Today I spent several hours trying to help someone save a baby bird they had purchased unweaned. The baby died; they are usually almost dead by the time the new owner realizes something is wrong, not because the owner doesn't care but because they are not educated about what to look for or...

www.parrotforums.com

Good luck!

Thank you