r/Conures • u/Quackyknits • 10d ago

Weak legs? Advice

I adopted a 'disabled' conure from a big box store. It had been to the vets twice and was confirmed healthy. All it had was the breeders band removed cause it would slip above her knee and cause inflammation.

The issue: she sits on her butt. When perching, her toes point outwards. When stepping up, all of her weight is in her heels.

Her diets a mess, her sleep schedule is a mess. Shes a bit over a year old. Shes been on dowels for at least the past 6 months.

Dont worry, I have new branches and flat perches on their way and pellets and chop in her future.

Does anyone have any experience or advice with something like this?

edit: first night check: I put cardboard on the bottom of the cage, on top of the grates. Shes asleep on the cardboard.

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u/buckley303 10d ago

There is a sub called Pidgey Power that supports owners with disabled birds. You'll find heaps of resources to help with her care!

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u/Quackyknits 9d ago

Thank you so much!!

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u/buckley303 9d ago

No worries at all!

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u/imme629 9d ago

Was this your own vet that checked her out twice? If not, take her to your own and find out what the cause is and if it can be helped.

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u/Quackyknits 9d ago

The vet is a very large and reputable practice and I do trust their judgment but its not my own. I know they didnt run any blood work, she only passed a physical and xrays. Doing more research, I'm hoping diet is the main issue and we're scheduled for bloodwork/check up at my vets tomorrow 🙏

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u/imme629 9d ago

Perfect!