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Expert: - 1/12/2008


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my friend grabbed my bird by its foot when it was on his finger. Now its not facing the right way when she grabs a
branch could its foot be broken?  she doesn't act like she is in pain but i don't know.

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Hi, Curtis,

Yes, it could most definitely be broken.  Normally when there's a break, anything from the break down will just dangle/hang, the bird will not be able to control that part of its body at all.  Birds don't always cry out when hurt/injured.  To do so would be a signal to a predator to "come get me...I'm injured...I'm an easy target for dinner."  

You need to get your budgie to a certified avian vet ASAP for an evaluation/treatment.

Chrys

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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, 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 a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.

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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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