oh no!! im so sorry for her bring her to an avain vet IMMEDIATELY! before the damage gets worse! they wont be able to fix it on the spot but they can make it so that it will heal faster and properly! hope she feels better!

An injured leg or even a broken leg is pretty simple for a vet to fix. And they usually heal very fast. What injuries are bad for birds are infections so cleanliness is really important. Get to a vet and have them look at it. We've fixed everything from Budgies to chickens and hawks. All got better just fine:-)

Hello, I noticed you said bring her to an "Avain" vet. my vet does not take care of birds and i just noticed that my sons keet has a broken leg. she is not using it at all. i am very worried about her. i am sure it has been this way for a couple of days. we have been out fo town that long. Anyhow, Our vet does not treat birds and there is no Avian vet in our area. (we live in a small community). should i ask my vet to see her or should i try to handle the situation myself? Very Very unsure how to handle this. Any advice would be great. Thanks!!! Tammy in Texas

hi,youre best bet is to take your budgie to an aviary vet,this could be serious as arakeets hide their injuries and by the time you find out they are ailing ,its to late,take her to the vets ASAP!

IF you can not get your bird to a vet, you can use the following method to splint a bird's broken leg. Be aware that it may be painful for the animal -- which can be painful for you. Restrain the bird. Sometimes slipping them into a sock can help, but take extreme care not to cause more damage to the animal! Gently pull on the affected limb to realign the ends of the broken bone. Do NOT twist or turn it. Using your fingers, feel along the break to ensure the ends of the bone are aligned. This will hurt the bird, but is required to get a good set. Wrap a bit of tissue around the bird's leg. Use toothpicks or paperclips to fabricate a splint. You must splint the leg on at least 2 sides of the leg; preferably 4 sides. Tape the splints on (The tissue will keep the tape from sticking to the bird's skin.) Allow 2 weeks to heal. To remove the splint, use a small pair of sissors and cut the tape. Do not try to pull the tape off; you may end up breaking the leg again. Personally I recommend you take this animal to a vet who can apply a local / general asthetic. While I've splinted many an animal's leg (from frogs to cats), plus a few fingers and toes with good results, I can tell you that your animal will NOT appreciate the process! There is one final option, of course: to do nothing. Eventually the leg will "heal", though it may not be functional, or of limited function, and you may have to make special accomendations for a disabled bird. Good luck, and remember: of all the above options, the vet is your best, kindest, most sure bet!