Bird won't calm down

TayKiren · Dec 1, 2020

I took my parakeet to the vet today due to him seeming to favor his left foot. He was diagnosed with a soft tissue injury, either a strain or a sprain, and I was told to keep him in a bin for two weeks to keep him from moving too much so that it can heal. The problem is, Toby hates this. He is constantly trying to get out, causing him to make a mess of his food and water. He even started flapping his wings and jumping at the walls when I covered him for bed. This doesn't seem like it would be helping his leg....Is there any way I can help him chill out? Will he just get tired eventually? I feel bad just leaving him in there, and for two whole weeks!

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wrench13 · Dec 1, 2020

Obviously if Toby is thrashing around in this temporary cage ( or bin??), then he should not be kept there, for he will only do more straining and spraining. My parrot is really clumsy and strains and sprains his beak and legs sometimes, so have been to the vet often for this type of injury. Aside from giving some painmeds (metacalm administered orally) I just keep him in his cage longer, keep him warm, and make sure fresh water and protein is available to him.

TayKiren · Dec 1, 2020

Yeah, I called the vet and was told that I didn't HAVE to put him in one, but it is recommended. His foot has been bothering him for multiple weeks, so would just metacam be able to help it heal on its own? I'm thinking of splitting the cage in half and making the setup simpler to avoid making him move too much and see how that goes.

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wrench13 · Dec 2, 2020

That medication is just a pain relief med. Splitting his reg cage seems a better idea.

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