My Pikkels is at home---- he visited the vet yesterday for x-rays and to possibly fix his left wing-- which shown up on the x-rays as broken
After a long discussion with the vet-- we decided not to operate on his wing--- the case is as follows--
My job requires me to travel 1 or 2 weeks at a time and then my baby usualy goes and stay with my family-- Pi-ko has a bit of a problem with men in general and prefers the company of females--- so either my mom or my sister classifies as a suitable baby sitter for him/her?! However, i was unable to get to them this time around and due to short notice -- I decided to leave Pi-ko in the care of my bf(male) lol -- ok so in the first week of my trip-- my bf phones and says that Pi-ko isnt handling his company well and by trying to escape or run away from him-- he flew into the closed sliding door and his feathers on his wing is standing up-- i asked him whether i should try to come back over the weekend and whether it is serious-- HE SAID NO its ok--he will be fine! Over the next few days he said Pi-ko is not eating and just sitting there
I GOT MORE AND MORE WORRIED AND ALARMED. I asked my sister to go and check on him-- that was sunday-- she said that she will rather take him and keep him there for the rest of the time until i get back, she also said that is wing is hanging, but he is in good spirit and eating well--
i got back on the following friday.
When i fetched him--- i could imediately that see something is wrong and was so upset because i knew something bad must have happened-- i took him to the vet on monday morning and got a referal to a avian specialist.
So after the whole drama-- Pi-ko will now have a broken wing for the rest of his life and will never have the use of his left wing again! The fracture has healed on its own and unfortunately the fracture is just below his shoulder and the bone has shifted. To correct the fracture, we would've had to re-break the wing and insert a steel pin to secure the bone!
This would just cause him so much pain
I spoke to the vet and asked him what was the best to do and he advised me just to leave the wing as it is!
Pi-ko is himself again and playing and eating well! He is in no pain or discomfort, the only sign is a droop in his left wing!
I feel ok about the outcome, but have terrible regret that i didnt think furher and made a plan to not leave him with my bf
i wish it never happened
and feel sorry for my angel who now will never fly again.... the up-side is i never have to cut his wings again
I will post some pics on the forum. He will go for a check up again in 3 weeks!
Has someone had a birdie with a broken or sore wing? Any advise for me...... I so sad this happend but i love my baby so much and he is so young still (2 years, 4 months) . I am also convinced that no-one takes better care of him than me, his mommy
Next time, you know now that a female reletive would be a better option when you go away.