Linolated Parakeets

[Hovis]

Firstly I would like to say thank you for accepting my application to join your community, I have been searching for a forum dedicated to the gorgeous Linnies but haven't found one.

I am looking for some advice regarding my Linnies, Jade & Emerald, they are 3 years old and poor Emerald has just broken her leg. My vet has advised that surgery isn't an option and that it will heal naturally in 3/4 weeks in a hospital cage without perches.
The problem is, Jade is not happy at been separated from her pal, I put them back together and they are happily cuddling up to each other on the base of the hospital cage.
My question is... will it be ok for a perfectly healthy bird to be denied the use of perches for 3/4 weeks?

 

[SilverSage]

Yes. It isn't ideal simply for comfort and sanitation purposes, but a few weeks with no perches is better for them than a few weeks without each other and having the mate will likely help with the healing.

I hope to get a Linnie or two someday, but they are illegal in Hawaii

 

[SailBoat]

Welcome to the Parrot Forum.

I would recommend that you use the search words: Handicap Parrots or Handicap birds. There is a wealth of knowledge on the internet for this subject. Also, your parrot will adjust beyond what is at first believed. Be ready to adjust to the parrot's needs.

 

[Hovis]

Thank you SilverSage and Sailboat for your advice and words of assurance.
It's day 3 since the broken leg happened and Emerald is looking quite perky given her unfortunate circumstances.
I will continue to give a progress report if that is ok.