Can my young cockatiel's bruised wing heal on its own or is it broken?

Thanks for reaching out about Kiwi. A fractured wing needs to be seen and mended by a veterinarian. This is a painful situation. Separate from the parakeets, remove perches and provide a soft towel on the bottom of the cage. Providing supplemental heat support int he 80-85 F range can give some comfort. Good luck.

If the wing is hanging down it should be bandaged to his body to stabilize it until healed. This could take a month or two. There are many ways to do this. It is best for your vet to do it so you don’t make it too tight but you can google and watch you tube videos on how to do this. He needs to stay in the cage, don’t even let him attempt to fly until the wing is healed.

I'm sorry to hear Baby got so startled! I would examine the wing he is chewing on/having trouble with to check for any injuries or wounds that may be obvious, and also limit his activity for a day to see if it helps with any minor injuries. If you suspect the wing is broken or there is a broken or torn blood feather, seeking veterinary care right away is best for treatment.

It is possible that Tweety has a broken wing, however, in a 12 day old bird it could also be a "conformational abnormality", meaning Tweety may have been born with one wing that did not develop properly. If you can get her to a veterinarian she can be examined to determine what is causing her to hold her wing that way. They may also want to take an x-ray to get a better look at the bones of the wing. If it is broken a veterinarian will usually splint it or wrap it in a special bandage to allow it to heal. In a young bird it usually only takes around 4-6 weeks to heal from a break. I hope this helps, good luck with Tweety.

Hello, it sounds like Chu cho has definitely damaged his leg. It could be a sore on one of his toes, an overgrown nail, or a break or sprain in the leg amongst other things. It has been a while since it started so I would doubt if it will get better by itself. I would take him to an experienced avian vet to examine him. This will be quite stressful for him especially with his age.

Thanks for reaching out about your cockatiel. Fragile feathers could be an indication of a poor diet but also some other more serious diseases. If he is that weak, a veterinarian should be visited. Providing heat support in the 85-90 degrees could help stimulate the immune system but does not replace a veterinary visit. Good luck.

You should wrap the perches with some soft material so it is easier for him to perch, if the foot is not badly hurt it will heal within several days, if it is badly hurt you need to take him to an avian vet specialist to get it treated.