Blackie is injured!!

[globalgirl]

Hello guys, I now know why Blackie was so subjuded.  He seems to have injured his right leg.  He has a very prminient limp, the feathers around his leg are all ruffled and is not eating.  Any ideas as to what I should do.  I'm so worried about him. Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks guys xxx :'(

[OLDYELLOW]

he may of hit something flying about , he may of knocked his leg , very hard to see via your photograph

[globalgirl]

Will it heal or do I need to be worried?  He's off his food too xx

[wilkins]

it might be shock thats put him off his food , he should be ok with just a injured leg

[pjc]

most likely has bruised it clipping some wires etc but as he is standing on it its not broken. Let him rest it for a couple of days and he'll be fine.

Is there any sign of blood around the area incase he has impalled himself on an aerial?

 

Phil

[PIGEONJIMI]

I  agree with pjc,just keep a close eye on Blackie over the next few days,In your condition you dont need any unwelcome stress..so chill

[globalgirl]

Are these pictures any help guys.  Thanks everyone xx

[OLDYELLOW]

well hes deffinately hit something , probably a bit bruised there tough things im sure he'll hobble around for a few days but he should heal ok

[globalgirl]

Thanks darlin thats great.  Somebody had just PM'd me who livesin Sutton so I'm gonna give him a ring later to see if he can come over.  Thanks to Bob for that xx

[pjc]

theres no permenant damage there, just knocked a few feathers off.

[barnsley_pigeonman]

globalgirl hi bet its just knock his leg 2 weeks he should be ok can i just ask you what bread are your red and mealys i like them alot thanxs

[barnsley_pigeonman]

opssss sorry globalgirl there not yours there   OLDYELLOW

[Guest IB]

Sorry, an oversight on our part perhaps; whenever a bird has been out for a few days, always check it for injuries. Lift each wing, make sure there's no wounds or cuts either under the wing or on the side of the body that's hidden under them; check each side of the keel for cuts and grazes etc.

 

If you do come across anything, simply dip the bird in warm soapy water (washing up liquid) tease the feathers to one side and have a good gander at it; if its a graze usually a few dabs with soapy water is enough, but if it looks like the skin is broken, then douse wound liberally with neat antiseptic too, or seal it with antiseptic cream.

 

That cat may have clipped him - cats claws are notorious for harbouring dangerous bacteria. A crushed garlic clove wouldn't go amiss in his drinking water.

 

 

[Guest Freebird]

Sorry, an oversight on our part perhaps; whenever a bird has been out for a few days, always check it for injuries. Lift each wing, make sure there's no wounds or cuts either under the wing or on the side of the body that's hidden under them; check each side of the keel for cuts and grazes etc.

 

If you do come across anything, simply dip the bird in warm soapy water (washing up liquid) tease the feathers to one side and have a good gander at it; if its a graze usually a few dabs with soapy water is enough, but if it looks like the skin is broken, then douse wound liberally with neat antiseptic too, or seal it with antiseptic cream.

 

That cat may have clipped him - cats claws are notorious for harbouring dangerous bacteria. A crushed garlic clove wouldn't go amiss in his drinking water.

 

Excellent advice as I think she is a novice. Check all of the bird as he may have more than just a bruised leg but hopefully not.

 

 

[mark croker]

dont worry, i had a bird break both legs on an arial, even with that he was back to normal in under 6 weeks, he will soon eat when hes over the shock    

[globalgirl]

Thanks guys a very nice man called Bob is coming to look at him for me today.  He is only in Sutton so thats very handy.  Its hard cos I've never really handled Blackie as he normally wont let me get anywhere near him.  He gets in such a state when I try I think I might give him a heart attack with the shock.  Hoping Bob can give me a few pointers.  Thanks for the garlic advice I will go and buy some today xx