unfortunately today one of my chicks tried to fly and now has hurt it's leg and possibly it's wing. It is managing to put some pressure on it's leg and stretching it's wing. I have an appointment at the avian vet tomorrow but just wondering if there is anything I can do for it for now? It is in a separate cage being kept warm at the moment

Keeping it quiet and warm is the very best thing you could do and you have done that. It may have just sprained something, but if anythings broken the vet needs to check it out

Keep us updated ... Poor little thing ... Good Luck

at the moment the baby is managing to put more pressure on it's leg and even grabbing on to my hand. I think things are looking up.

 

I have had the dad in the cage with it to top it up and removed him again. One of the other babies is in with it as they always snuggle up together so I thought it would help with warmth etc.

 

I am hoping it is just a sprain, I will see how it is in the morning.

 

Does this happen a lot when they are learning to fly?

Crash landings do happen a lot with some birds when they are learning to fly

sounds like he is recovering well , keep us updated, good on you calling up the avian vet ASAP

How did the vet visit go???

the baby is all good, he is actually running around the cage now and flapping his wings like crazy again. There is no sign that anything was ever wrong thank goodness.

 

I guess I am just going to have to get used to these things. My dad put it a good way because I was worried about getting them out again in case they flew and got hurt(dumb I know) but he said it is like a child learning to walk, they will fall but need to get up and do it again.

Wise Dad .....

 

But we can't help not wanting them to get hurt ( that is a parent trait and a love trait )