Hey, I got woken up this morning by my mom telling me that my aunt told her to come get Blue Moon back. That's one of the two birds I had given her... Apparently yesterday Charlie tried to kill him and the cage was covered in blood.

 

So I go there with my small cage to bring him back and I was not ready for this... One of his claws is mauled to what I think is the bone, one wing has multiple feathers torn off... My aunt told me that yesterday he was on his back. Now he's perching and everything but my god it's terrible!!! Right now he's in my bedroom, in the small cage.

 

I can't bring him to the vet. My aunt and mom are against it and keeps telling me it's not worth it and he'll be okay. But I know he might not be. The thing that worries me the most is the foot.

 

I don't know what I should do. I'm worried infection would start in that foot. I'll try to get pictures...

 

Any ideas?! I'm totally wrecked here.

In my honest opinion you must get him to an avian vet to look at the injuries, it's cruel not to do so and I would hope you will tell your family this. If you or your family member were injured someone would make sure you go to the doctor or hospital. Animals have feelings and feel pain, it's just not fair to leave an animal in this condition and not consult medical professionals for advice and help. Please take him, I hate to think what he is suffering poor little soul.

 

Chrissie

I know the feelings and morale part.

 

I still called the vet. They didn't say "You have to bring it in" or anything like that, they said that I can do everything myself and they wouldn't be able to do more than what I would do anyway. Told me to clean the wound with peroxide (I just have 3% peroxide, is that okay?) and put a collar so he won't fiddle with his wounds. I never heard of bird collars before... She also told me to keep the cage covered so he'll keep warm. Basically she said that cleaning the wounds is all that we could do to help the poor thing...

 

But I never did that before. And I'd like your advice too on what I could do.

 

I took pictures.

 

 

It hurts me terribly. He was so beautiful and cheery as a baby.

Edited July 6, 200817 yr by Michelle

Hi Michelle

 

I am pleased you did call the vet, but I still think he should be seen by someone, but that's my personal opinion. I don't have the expertise to advise you as to what you should or should not be doing, I would hope that someone else will come on and be able to help you out on here, but if you can find an avian vet who is willing to see your darling bird, please try as at least it will put your mind at rest that you are doing all you can for him.

 

I wish you well and hope to hear how you get on.

 

best wishes

Chrissie

:fear I don't think a budgie wold have done this

 

Is there any way a rat or mouse got in the cage?? Do they hang the cage outside?? perhaps a bird of prey tried to get through the wires.....

 

They are NASTY wounds!!!! I really hope he makes it. Warmth and disinfectant and the collar like the vet said will help, i would be tempted to give him an antibiotic too (i dont know which one)

 

(((((((HUGS))))))))) Keep us posted

 

here is a topic on using willow tree as pain medication -----> HERE

Edited July 6, 200817 yr by **Liv**

:fear I don't think a budgie wold have done this

 

Is there any way a rat or mouse got in the cage?? Do they hang the cage outside?? perhaps a bird of prey tried to get through the wires.....

 

They are NASTY wounds!!!! I really hope he makes it. Warmth and disinfectant and the collar like the vet said will help, i would be tempted to give him an antibiotic too (i dont know which one)

 

(((((((HUGS))))))))) Keep us posted

Oh no dear. I assure you... No mouse, no rat. He's an household pet. It's Charlie. She was covered in his blood. It was like a freak horror budgie B rated movie.

 

And all the time I been around them I know she's nasty with him. And worst is that I feel pretty mad. I remember wednesday night, I had visited them to check on the baby with splayed legs... and I noticed he had two mangled claw and there was blood on the perch. I warned her that it was Charlie biting him like that, and she pretty much dismissed it... And now look at the poor thing.

 

I tried the collar... but I don't see how he would ever eat or drink with that thing on!! It makes him imbalanced too, and with a foot unusable I don't think that's a great idea. I disinfected his wounds with peroxide earlier on...

 

I'll call more vets tomorrow. Bad things always happen on weekends when you can't reach one... If I take him to the vet I can pretty much only take him tuesday night.

 

EDIT: He doesn't seem to be in much pain though. Surprisingly enough. He moves around and eats and drinks... He let out a couple chirps already, and now that Charlie isn't around he's much less savage. Could be just because he's weak, but somehow I have that feeling that he knows I'm trying to help.

Edited July 6, 200817 yr by Michelle

I bet the poor boy knows you are trying to help him - i wouldn't want to be caged with a mad man either!!! It is sad that your relatives were not going to contact a vet Here in Australia it is against the law not to give veterinary support to your sick/injured animal (one of the best laws we have in my opinion too!!!)

 

don't worry about the colar as long as he is not chewing his wounds. He should preen the blood from his feathers on the wing.... speeking of the wing.... was it a skin wound that caused the bleed, or is there a broken blood feather??? if its a blood feather the quil will need to be pulled out otherwise it will start bleeding every time it gets knocked - budgies can bleed to death with blood feathers.

 

Also keep some white pepper next to his cage incase you need to stop any bleeding - he would be quiet from loss of blood, but should regain it in a few days - lots of good fresh food to help build up his strenght.

I bet the poor boy knows you are trying to help him - i wouldn't want to be caged with a mad man either!!! It is sad that your relatives were not going to contact a vet Here in Australia it is against the law not to give veterinary support to your sick/injured animal (one of the best laws we have in my opinion too!!!)

 

don't worry about the colar as long as he is not chewing his wounds. He should preen the blood from his feathers on the wing.... speeking of the wing.... was it a skin wound that caused the bleed, or is there a broken blood feather??? if its a blood feather the quil will need to be pulled out otherwise it will start bleeding every time it gets knocked - budgies can bleed to death with blood feathers.

 

Also keep some white pepper next to his cage incase you need to stop any bleeding - he would be quiet from loss of blood, but should regain it in a few days - lots of good fresh food to help build up his strenght.

I bet it's against the law here too, but I doubt anyone follows it... and I doubt it's enforced as well.

 

He chews on his leg from time to time... But I'm not sure he does it too much.

 

I'm trying to figure out the wing. It's not easy, I'm clumsy and I don't wanna hurt him. I think it's just multiple feathers that got ripped out. He has a small blood spot on his other wing too, I hadn't seen it at first because of the feathers covering it. That looks like he had a feather pulled there too. It looks like I won't have a choice... I have to bring him to the vet. I'll try my best, but my best can only be calling them tomorrow and trying to schedule for tuesday.

 

I don't have white pepper, but can corn starch do the job?

Corn flour and/or corn starch will be fine too use to stop any bleeding

 

If he doesn't bleed again and is kept free from infection he should be fine to wait until Tuesday for the vet - I really hope the poor boy will be okay - you going to keep him now, or will he go back to your relatives??

Edited July 6, 200817 yr by **Liv**

Trust me, I'll do all I can to keep him. If he lives, I'll try to make him tame again. It won't be easy... I just went to check up on him and he started getting some of his old spunk back. What bothers me is that now... I dunno if I'll be able to take his splayed offspring in (If it works that is, it's possible we will still get the chick put to sleep). But for now, it's him that has to be on my mind, not the baby. Too bad, but I need priorities. Blue is on my turf right now, so he'll be the one I spend my worries on. The chick is with its freaky bloody killer mommy.

 

Say... he's in my bedroom. Does that mean I can't open my window to let some fresh air in while I sleep? X_o Or will the blanket over the cage do the job? It's really the first time I have to deal with a hurt budgie...

As long as he is covered tight and there are NO drafts in he cage he should be okay with your window open. He needs every bit of warmth he can get at the moment.

 

I replied about the splayed legged baby in your other topic

One disaster after another - it must be tearing you up inside all this horrible stuff happening and you can't really do much about it (((((HUGS)))))

Well the whole situation makes me regret many things that's for sure. I told her she shouldn't leave them together. I told her she should switch out the eggs for fakes. I told her the baby had a splayed legs problem. I told her Blue was being beaten up too much.

 

Now look what point I'm at now. I got my Blue back, and he's in such a bad shape. She even told me that if I start spending too much on him (AKA: take him to the vet) she'd take him back from me!!

 

(And one thing is sure... I cannot afford the vet right now, I'm having money problems... So it makes me VERY ANGRY that she let him get beaten up so bad after the incident of wednesday.)

Edited July 7, 200817 yr by Michelle

I got him an appointment with a doc. He'll be going to the vet tomorrow at 19:40. I hope it won't be too late.

Best of luck Michelle. The foot looks swollen so chance of infection. You are doing all the right things. Great job :angel1:

Well frankly, It's a bad picture. I should take a picture from side.

 

The skin is so scarce I don't see how he can swell. There's just no skin to swell! That toe up front....It's all ripped to shreds. The picture of the foot you got there does not give justice to the amplitude of the wound.

I am so relieved you are getting him to a vet Michelle, is it an avian vet? I too am worried about infection. He needs the wound cleaned, a shot of antibiotics and painkillers too. They should also check if it is broken. It might be the light but it also looks dark and swollen to me. Poor little guy. Best of luck, please keep us updated.

I am so relieved you are getting him to a vet Michelle, is it an avian vet? I too am worried about infection. He needs the wound cleaned, a shot of antibiotics and painkillers too. They should also check if it is broken. It might be the light but it also looks dark and swollen to me. Poor little guy. Best of luck, please keep us updated.

Well...I'm not sure they're avian vets, I never found one. But they take care of exotics and budgies are in the range. My regular vet referred me to these guys, they said that they would be able to do much more than they would. The woman I spoke with on the phone this morning looked like she cared a lot, telling me I have to absolutely call back on emergency if something goes wrong before tomorrow night and all. So I have a good feeling about this. But no matter what, they'll have to be the only hope. I never went there before, so it's all a gamble.

 

And frankly... It's a good test right there. If they treat him well, I know I'll be able to trust them if anything happens with my three others. My other vet is okay for my dog, but he made a lousy check on Bud.

 

This is so unexpected, I don't have money for this at all. I know you're supposed to always have spare money for emergencies, and I can always manage for them, but he was not on the list here. He's a charge that was dumped on me so suddenly. And I know the bill will be crazy. And I know my aunt won't take any part of this. She would've just let him be.

Edited July 7, 200817 yr by Michelle

I do hope all goes well for you and this little one what a sweetie.

I just came back from going outside for my lunch and I got another thing to worry about...

 

It's pretty darn hot outside, around 27C and it's still rising. I had closed the window of my bedroom because he needed warmth and all... But man, will it get too hot??? The door to my room is probably closed at that!!

Take the splayed baby in at the same time, because then the vet won't charge you two consult fees. And it should be cheaper. Yes he definately needs a vet. A wound that extensive can become easily infected.

I'm sorry but I don't think your aunt has any right to take him off of you, if you spend too much money on him!. She does not care about him and does not deserve him. Plus you were the original owner and you had to seize him to take care of him, therefore you have more right than she does in my opinion.

I'm sorry but I don't think your aunt has any right to take him off of you, if you spend too much money on him!. She does not care about him and does not deserve him. Plus you were the original owner and you had to seize him to take care of him, therefore you have more right than she does in my opinion.

EXACTLY RIGHT !!!

It's okay I doubt she would want him back no matter what anyway. And I don't have to tell her about the bill.

 

I looked at him yesterday night, his leg is badly swollen. Hopefully he will hold up to tonight and they will be able to do something for his leg... the more time goes by the less I'm worried about his wing. He can still use it and I think there's no broken feathers left there. She seems to have yanked them clean off.

 

Now if he would stop eating at 3 AM I'd be happier. *Yawn* X_o But then again I Doubt I'd be able to sleep in his shape as well.

 

I won't bring the other baby along... I'd have to go get him for that and all, and I'm not sure my aunt would approve. And well, knowing some vets around here they would probably charge me twice!

Take the splayed baby in at the same time, because then the vet won't charge you two consult fees. And it should be cheaper. Yes he definately needs a vet. A wound that extensive can become easily infected.

I'm sorry but I don't think your aunt has any right to take him off of you, if you spend too much money on him!. She does not care about him and does not deserve him. Plus you were the original owner and you had to seize him to take care of him, therefore you have more right than she does in my opinion.

 

I agree too!! well said SW!

 

Good luck at the vets.

Yea uh, I'd just like to say... I didn't seize anything. she's the one that asked mom sunday morning if we could take him home.

 

That taking back thing was just something she told me when I went to get him. When I saw the extent of the wounds and how weak he was my legs nearly gave away. And I then said that what he needs is a vet. That's when she said that he would be fine by himself and that she didn't want me to waste money on him.