Posted December 1, 200618 yr i just noticed that my baby budgie has turned in feet as this is the first time he has been out of the box he seems to have adjusted to this way of walking and he can grip poles okay but i wanted to know if this could have any danger to him when he is older please help with any advice http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g289/lee...bybird-blue.jpg THANKYOU AARON
December 1, 200618 yr Don't worry Aaron, he will be fine. I have two disabled budgies with funny feet and they are doing just fine. Trooper has a foot turned sideways and Dance has her toes all twisted up. They can fly around the avairy, they can perch, they can run along the perches and they don't get picked on by other budgies. Your budgie sounds like it has already figured out how to get around. Things will get better from here onwards. Here's Dancer and Troopers stories http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....=trooper+dancer http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....=trooper+dancer Cheers karen
December 1, 200618 yr Is this splayed feet! I have never seen a picture of this. No. This isn't splayed feet. Splayed legs are when each leg sticks out horizontally from each side of a budgies body. I will try and find you a picture so you will recognise it if you ever see it. Here is a link to a picture of a budgie baby with splayed legs http://climate.uvic.ca/people/ewiebe/eggs/day_3.jpeg Edited December 1, 200618 yr by Bubbles
December 1, 200618 yr thanks guys one minute i was looking at the computer and then the next i looked at the baby and noticed his feet and i panicted but i sore he wasn't in pain and then was confused so i grab the camera and knew you guys would help thanks for the pictures your birds are getting on by themselves great
December 1, 200618 yr thanks guys one minute i was looking at the computer and then the next i looked at the baby and noticed his feet and i panicted but i sore he wasn't in pain and then was confused so i grab the camera and knew you guys would help thanks for the pictures your birds are getting on by themselves great No worries Aaaron. You should see my guys now....Trooper and Dancer fly everywhere in the fledgling aviary and run sideways up and down on the perches, interact with all thie young budgie mates and life for them is very full and fun !! Edited December 1, 200618 yr by Bubbles
December 1, 200618 yr thats great to hear about your birds hope my little one gets at near-normal life but if his feet arnt worring him now then he can only get better
December 1, 200618 yr just curious, is a budgie with splayed feet treatable? if so how is it usually treated? if not would a budgie be able to survive with splayed feet?
December 1, 200618 yr just curious, is a budgie with splayed feet treatable? if so how is it usually treated? if not would a budgie be able to survive with splayed feet? I have successfully repaired a budgie with splayed legs, but you have to recognize it in the nest early and begin treatment early. Early being at about the 10-14 day mark. Too late and it wont work. I created a hobble type setup from some soft makeup sponge cut in a rectangle. I cut little holes in it for the legs to go through and pushed the sponge up past the budgies Kneesies. so, the legs are drawn in together and budgie baby can still get around. After about a week you take it off and see how the legs are. If still a problem you do it again and maybe bring the legs a bit closer in the next time...for another week. Baby goes from looking like this one on the right http://climate.uvic.ca/people/ewiebe/eggs/day_3.jpeg to this fully cured budgie here taken the week he "fledged" at 5 weeks(meet Scooter...so named cos he scooted along on his butt before "repair" ) and now as an adult (with his ladylove Crystal) Edited December 6, 200618 yr by Rainbow
December 3, 200618 yr thats great to hear about your birds hope my little one gets at near-normal life but if his feet arnt worring him now then he can only get better He is adorable Aaron. Are you giving him to Mum as a house Pet? If not, I know where he would find a good home Guess where :sport: Cherie
December 4, 200618 yr I have successfully repaired a budgie with splayed legs, but you have to recognize it in the nest early and begin treatment early. Early being at about the 10-14 day mark. Too late and it wont work. I created a hobble type setup from some soft makeup sponge cut in a rectangle. I cut little holes in it for the legs to go through and pushed the sponge up past the budgies Kneesies. so, the legs are drawn in together and budgie baby can still get around. After about a week you take it off and see how the legs are. If still a problem you do it again and maybe bring the legs a bit closer in the next time...for another week. Baby goes from looking like this one on the right Thanks Karen, I'm still trying to find out as much info as I can on breeding, I would love to see a picture of your design if you have one
December 4, 200618 yr I have successfully repaired a budgie with splayed legs, but you have to recognize it in the nest early and begin treatment early. Early being at about the 10-14 day mark. Too late and it wont work. I created a hobble type setup from some soft makeup sponge cut in a rectangle. I cut little holes in it for the legs to go through and pushed the sponge up past the budgies Kneesies. so, the legs are drawn in together and budgie baby can still get around. After about a week you take it off and see how the legs are. If still a problem you do it again and maybe bring the legs a bit closer in the next time...for another week. Baby goes from looking like this one on the right Thanks Karen, I'm still trying to find out as much info as I can on breeding, I would love to see a picture of your design if you have one Just so that we dont hijack someone else's topic, I will send you some photos in a PM
December 5, 200618 yr i could guess, can you give me a clue (Laughing out loud) Yep, a couple of oldies who live in an even older house, with an almost completed new kitchen. Please note, I said 'almost' :(Laughing out loud): Cindy
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