My bird hit window: cracked beak, purple leg, not eating. What to do?

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Hello. My bird Jelly crashed herself against a window today (I think since I found her in the floor when I heard the bang) Her beak is a little cracked and she bled a little. Her leg is also purple from the hit and she doesn't want to eat anything. The closest vet hospital that helps birds is 3 hours away and since her injuries don't seem really bad since she walks Im not sure if the trip is necessary. I would like to know what can I do so that she feels better and heals overtime. Thank you. Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 6 days old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Jelly and including photos. First observe to see if she can eat and crack hard things like seeds. Structures internal of the beak can be damaged and these will not likely heal well on their own. It the beak is just bruised, it should be fine. The foot appears bruised also, but if fractured, probably will recommend cage rest as most digits are minimally displaced with a fracture and tend to heal fine, as long as not an open wound. If having difficulty perching, removing perches and allow to stand on fluffy towel on bottom of cage, for several days. If not eating, need to see the vet. Good luck

My bird hit window: cracked beak, purple leg, not eating. What to do?

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