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HI HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME . I HAVE A BLUE CROWNED PARROT WHICH GOT ITS CLAW
STUCK ON THE TOP OF THE DOOR AS I ACCIDENTLY SHUT IT, IT BLED LOADS AND
HAS STARTED AND STOPPED 4 TIMES . I AM DISTRAUGHT HE HAS LOST LOTS OF
BLOOD .I TOOK HIM TO THE VET AND THEY DIDN’T HAVE MUCH TO SAY . IT SEEMS
THE END OF HIS CLAW HAS CAME OFF.
I'M NOT SURE AT ALL WHAT TO DO AS HE WONT LET ME TOUCH HIM AND KEEPS
STANDING ON 1 FOOT , HE ALSO CAN'T EAT ON HIS OWN OR DRINK - ANY IDEAS AT
ALL WHAT I AM ABLE TO DO.
DO YOU KNOW IF IT WILL GROW BACK AND IF ITS LONG TERM OR WILL IT HEAL OK.
PLEASE HELP.
THANKS AGAIN
RACHEL
Hi, Rachel. Thanks for posting!
You probably already have your answers, but this bird should have been seen by an avian veterinarian. An cat/dog vet won't know what to do. If the claw has actually been amputated, it won't grow back. If it's just the toenail, it might grow back.
This bird was most likely in shock when the accident occurred...this is why s/he wouldn't eat/drink, etc. Hopefully, all is well by now.
Do not post to a website like this when you have an emergency. Call a bird vet or animal hospital ASAP.
Chrys
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Chrys Meatyard
Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Publications
I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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