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My baby parrot fell. Why can't he walk or stand on his legs now?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 0.022 lbs

Hi, I have a baby Kakariki parot he still has some pin feathers. He fell approximately 70 cm in hight. Their is no visible signs of a break no blood no wounds or scratches, but he won't walk or stand on his legs he still try's to walk and climb but can't seem to put all his weight on his little legs. I'm just worried, will he be able to walk again.

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 15th, 2017

Birds have hollow bones, which enable them to fly, but this also means that they are very fragile and break easy. you will need to take Lurch to an avian vet ASAP in order to check if any of his legs are broken, if they are he might require surgery.
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