My Lovebirds legs aarent working anymore.

Mar 13, 2010

Lovebird legs who legs haven't been working for two years.
by: Anonymous

I have two 11 year old lovebirds almost 2 years ago one bird lost the use of it's legs and the ability to perch and after several visits to the vet and medication my bird still doesn't have use of it's legs this also broke my heart, two weeks after this happened my bird seemed fully recovered it could fly but still did not have the use of it's legs, so I made the following adjustments.

I have put platforms at the top of the cage instead of a perch and have covered with soft fleece which both birds now use. I have done this so the joint on it's legs will not get sore from hobbling around on them. I change the fleece weekly, I have lined the bottom of the cage with a soft cloth puppy pad which I also wash weekly and have put a happy hut at the bottom of the cage where they both now sleep. I keep food and water at the top and bottom of the cage. If you live in a cold climate I would put a heating pad on low under your cage make sure the heating pad is fully covered so your bird will not be able to chew it.

I have always let my birds fly freely three or four times per week and have also made adjustments here by putting small a couple of small shelves where they use to perch. Both birds have adjusted well to the change.
It still breaks my heart, but my bird has adapted well to it's disability, it takes extra work but I could not put my bird to sleep.
Don't give up on your bird and good luck with care it will adapt.

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I have two 11 year old lovebirds almost 2 years ago one bird lost the use of it's legs and the ability to perch and after several visits to the vet and medication my bird still doesn't have use of it's legs this also broke my heart, two weeks after this happened my bird seemed fully recovered it could fly but still did not have the use of it's legs, so I made the following adjustments. I have put platforms at the top of the cage instead of a perch and have covered with soft fleece which both birds now use. I have done this so the joint on it's legs will not get sore from hobbling around on them. I change the fleece weekly, I have lined the bottom of the cage with a soft cloth puppy pad which I also wash weekly and have put a happy hut at the bottom of the cage where they both now sleep. I keep food and water at the top and bottom of the cage. If you live in a cold climate I would put a heating pad on low under your cage make sure the heating pad is fully covered so your bird will not be able to chew it. I have always let my birds fly freely three or four times per week and have also made adjustments here by putting small a couple of small shelves where they use to perch. Both birds have adjusted well to the change. It still breaks my heart, but my bird has adapted well to it's disability, it takes extra work but I could not put my bird to sleep. Don't give up on your bird and good luck with care it will adapt.

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