My lovebird broke its leg. Can it survive until I see the vet?

The only way to know for sure is to have an xray done but a physical examination of the leg can often reveal if there is a fracture (a dislocation is more complicated to identify and requires anesthesia) if he is not using the leg at all, then there is a good chance that it is broken. if it is broken a special splint can be made quite easily with medical tape, here is a picture that will show you how it needs to be done: https://www.lbah.com/word/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Avian-FxTibiotarsal-17.jpg

Unfortunately Pearl is going to need to be seen by a doctor, and very soon. Budgies can get dehydrated very quickly. Be sure to monitor as closely as possible of any changes and let your doctor know as soon as you can.

Breaks are usually fixable in birds, either by applying a splint or surgically, it depends how bad it is basically. this will need to be assess and done by an avian vet specialist, if the leg and not the wing is broken then her chances are generally better.

If the leg is currently broken, it needs to be seen by a veterinarian right away as breaks in bird bones can lead to serious infection. If it was broken or deformed in the past but now healed, there may not be much that can be done for it, but a vet can still take a look. Otherwise, changing Parrot's environment so it is easier for him to perch, get around, get into and out of food and water dishes, etc may help.

It would be best to seek veterinary care ASAP so that your bird can be treated and any medications such as pain meds and antibiotics given. In the future, making sure that there aren't bars or objects where the leg can get stuck and harmed can help prevent the accident from happening again in the future.

Hello! If your female bird is trying to escape your male bird, I would recommend keeping them separated. Frustrated and scared birds often hurt themselves attempting to escape situations. When a bird holds up their leg, it is the equivalent of a human limping and is a sign of pain. I would recommend taking her into be seen by an avian vet. They will likely recommend x-rays. The x-rays will ensure that she has no broken bones, as well as looking at her abdominal organs. Abdominal problems are a common cause of leg issues in birds because their abdominal organs are on top of their sciatic (leg) nerve. They will likely recommend an anti-inflammatory to help with her pain and make other treatment recommendations based off of x-rays and physical exam. I hope this helps! Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

I'm sorry your birds got into a spat. First, if you haven't already, make sure they are separated. If Twitter is not using the leg, I would recommend that he be seen by an avian veterinarian. The leg could be fractured, or have extensive soft tissue injury. Since you saw blood, we know there is an open wound, and infection may be a possibility. At a minimum Twitter may need a prescription for pain medication. Keep Twitter in a warm, quiet low stress area until you can get him seen. Make sure that he is eating and drinking normally.