My bird's leg is black and painful. No vet nearby, what can I do?

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My small baby mocking bird was found injured in the garden last evenin , I found chameleons surroundin it but I somehow saved it, but one of its leg has turned black now and it was bleeding too, it's eating normally but it's in pain and the leg has turned black as well as its toes aren't working too. What should I do to first aid it at home , coz there is no nearby vet for treating birds. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, if the leg has turned black and isn't being used, it is possible it is very badly injured, infected, etc and may need to be amputated. Even if you don't have a bird-specific vet in your area, you will want to see if any vets nearby will at least look at the leg and prescribe medication/potential amputation as needed. At home, keeping her eating, drinking, and preventing her from picking at the leg can help, but if it is is causing her lots of pain or seems to be worsening rapidly, veterinary care in person is needed ASAP.

My bird's leg is black and painful. No vet nearby, what can I do?

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