8-week old Indian Ringneck has a twisted, swollen leg. What's wrong?

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Hi, I have a 8week old Indian ringneck and I when I came home from work, I found him to have his leg twisted out as if his knee is dislocated. When I left for work his leg was fine. So when I got home I assumed he has had a bad fall? When I looked at his leg, he didn’t seem in any pain and didn’t have any bleeding/bruising, however on further inspection I did notice swelling in his knee area. He is eating fine and I am in the process of weaning him. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 1 month and 24 days old

Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Hi, It sounds like Elliot most likely did have a fall or get his leg stuck in cage bars. A dislocation or fracture sounds possible based on what you have described, and unfortunately this is somewhat common in birds, especially young birds as the supporting structures of he developing bones are still soft. Even though he is still eating well, Elliot is most likely in significant pain from his injury and should have some pain medication prescribed. Also, his best chance at having the injury corrected so it can heal in proper alignment will be in the hands of a veterinarian. So a visit to your veterinarian is the best thing for Elliot right now. Make sure he keeps eating and is maintaining weight, as good nutrition will be the foundation of his ability to heal. Good luck!

8-week old Indian Ringneck has a twisted, swollen leg. What's wrong?

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