3D printer and bird toys

[iamwhoiam]

Yes, don't have one near or around birds and I would not print out anything bird toy related.

If I get one I will use it in the garage and just for creating models for jewelry.
I've read how they have used them to create prosthetic beaks and legs for birds.

 

[Jan]

Yes, right but has to be of a certain material. My one main concern would be printing it out because they put off a lot of fumes even just for non related bird stuff.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Yes, right but has to be of a certain material. My one main concern would be printing it out because they put off a lot of fumes even just for non related bird stuff.

That is my concern. The only safe place to use it would be in the garage with the garage door opened.

 

[Kacie Noonan]

I have a nightmare of a situation. My foster mom accidentally broke my toucan's leg. Took him to the local avian vet who is negligent. Now all the toes have died on the leg. I drove the bird 4 hours to a reputable vet that I have used 5 years ago. If this bird needs a prosthetic, I'm needing leads to someone who can help me find one or someone who can create one.

 

[WallyLoopey]

@Kacie Noonan
Try making an entirely new thread for this

 

[Peachfaced]

I have a nightmare of a situation. My foster mom accidentally broke my toucan's leg. Took him to the local avian vet who is negligent. Now all the toes have died on the leg. I drove the bird 4 hours to a reputable vet that I have used 5 years ago. If this bird needs a prosthetic, I'm needing leads to someone who can help me find one or someone who can create one.

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[iamwhoiam]

Sorry about your Toucan. They are creating prosthetics using 3D printers. Pete the parrot is getting a prosthetic foot. Then he has to learn to live with it. - The Washington Post
Hope your toucan will be OK.

 

[JLcribber]

I have a nightmare of a situation. My foster mom accidentally broke my toucan's leg. Took him to the local avian vet who is negligent. Now all the toes have died on the leg. I drove the bird 4 hours to a reputable vet that I have used 5 years ago. If this bird needs a prosthetic, I'm needing leads to someone who can help me find one or someone who can create one.

A bird with a missing leg is not the end of the world. If you keep your bird flighted you will hardly even know it had one leg because they adapt very well. Of course it will take time to heal and for the bird to adjust but it will adapt very well. Probably better than if it had to wear some "foreign object" (prosthetic) which it may never accept.

Some things will need to be adapted like sleep/rest spots. Some platform perches (with padding) and such so your bird can actually sit down and rest. Normally a bird will just switch legs (standing on one foot) but since he can't this will help. People have even made mini "hammocks" for such purposes.

 

[expressmailtome]

I have a nightmare of a situation. My foster mom accidentally broke my toucan's leg. Took him to the local avian vet who is negligent. Now all the toes have died on the leg. I drove the bird 4 hours to a reputable vet that I have used 5 years ago. If this bird needs a prosthetic, I'm needing leads to someone who can help me find one or someone who can create one.

I am sorry to hear about your toucan. Have you tried calling Emerald Forest Bird Gardens – Exotic bird breeders to see if they have any suggestions?