Caring for a one-legged parakeet....

by **TNVNT** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:42 pm

I work @ Petco & am about 2 adopt a parakeet who's leg was amputated yesterday. I pick him up tomorrow but, I need help with setting up his cage so he will be as comfortable as possible. Can someone please help me?! Valerie

by **Friend2Dogs** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:16 pm

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by **Friend2Dogs** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:40 pm

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by **folkartnmore** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:06 pm

You have probably long since worked out a resolution to your problem, but maybe I can help someone who has a similar problem. I had a cockatiel that had a spinal cord injury, so her feet didn't work well enough to perch for long at a time. I was able to locate platforms that both fit on the cage side or in the corner of the cage. They might be available from other locations, but I've been able to procure them from DrsFosterSmith.com. See the section on perches, then either Sun Deck or Cage Corner Shelf. They should be placed fairly low in cage to keep bird from falling too far if they overbalance. Hope this helps anyone with these type problems. They are available for large and small birds. If anyone know where else they can be obtained, please notate.