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Re: baby canary leg Problems?
Posted by Emma on 6/03/05

On 6/03/05, Linda wrote:
> I am new at this -- imediate question-- I have a baby
> canary( with great parents) It is 13 days old and growing
> just fine BUt he has one leg that is always sticking out
> at odd angles. I tried to put it in a more mormal postion
> like the other leg but it always ends up sticking out.
> This is a problem right???? what to do? Otherwise he seems
> healthy and is very well cared for. He is the only
> baby !!!! Linda


Would you be able to get me a picture of the little guy? It
sounds a bit like my 'tiel, he has grown up with odd feet
for no apparent reason. Don't try to interfere bending it
another way. If it stays the same in the next week or so,
you might want to take him to a vet to see what is the
matter with him. It is possible for them to dislocate limbs
when in the nest, so a vet visit when he's old enough to
travel might not be a bad idea. Don't worry about him too
much just yet though, because sometimes they twist
themselves into weird positions in the nest, although this
doesn't sound much like that.
Like I said a photo would be really helpful. If he grows up
with an odd leg, all is not lost, I have a beautiful little
canary in a huge cage inside called Chips. He only has a
stump for one leg, and 2 toes on the other. He manages just
fine with these nice soft rope perches I bought him. I'm
sure whatever happens you seem like a kind, responsible
owner who will look after him no matter what's up with him

Hope this helps :)

-Emma

Posts on this thread, including this one

• baby canary leg Problems?, 6/03/05, by Linda.
• Re: baby canary leg Problems?, 6/03/05, by Emma.
• Re: baby canary leg Problems?, 6/03/05, by Andie.
• Re: baby canary leg Problems?, 6/03/05, by Kitty.J.