Baby, splayed legs

[prettyinpink]

Awe thanks guys! She's so great! Everyone is amazed how happy she always is. I need to post her pics with her brace off... it's been off for about a week now.

 

[atvchick95]

I'm glad she's getting better, I really thought it was to late to fix it with a make up sponge, I thought for sure she'd have to have surgery if that wasn't too late too

but glad to see she's doing better

If I were You, I wouldn't buy from that breeder any more - this shows She doesn't check on the babies while they're in the nest, and she isn't educated about the problems that can occur and what to look for.

so far in the 2 1/2 years I've been breeding I've only had one baby with splayed leg, It was a love bird and the reason was the mom sat too hard on him. But he had other internal problems as well and didn't make it But I did the make up sponge on him as well.

and splayed leg freaks me out so bad every time I take babies out of the nest I think they have it, Then I calm down and realize how young they are and No they don't have it or it was the surface I had them on

You'll notice a lot of times when I post pics of babies I will note on there they don't have splayed legs, because depending on how young they are I take the pictures quickly and they're squirming all around and I don't take the time to Sit them all up nice and neat in a line (I've tried they move to fast lol) so I just get a few pics as Quick as i can and back in the nest they go - I examine them before pics. That way I can get them back to their mom(s)

 

[Angela]

I'm so happy you kept baby. She now understadns she's truely loved

 

[prettyinpink]

Ok, here are the pictures I was talking about. Sorry it took so long to post them. lol. I have -newer- pix just have to upload them. This I believe was the first day her brace was off.

She's doing a lot better... I'll upload the newer ones soon!

 

[atvchick95]

wow she looks great

really can't tell she had splayed legs

 

[prettyinpink]

Thanks, in the second pic she looks like it. She has been improving more and more since those pics were taken.

 

[atvchick95]

has she been tested to be female?

if i remember right - its been a while since i read on visual ways to sex Quakers(course they're not always right) but i'm pretty sure the female stands with their legs further apart than a male so that may be some of it too. but she does look really good

i've seen alot after they were able to stand w/out help from braces their feet turned inwards still and really couldn't perch well at all

 

[TikiBird]

She is SO CUTE!
Love the last pictures.

 

[prettyinpink]

thank you. She's getting really attached to me. She learned the step up command and is climbing A LOT better. She's able to climb up her cage to get out with barley any trouble.

 

[prettyinpink]

just wanted to update this... I NEED to upload my pics... She has been climbing perfectly. You can barley tell that she has splayed legs. Just irritates me that all the vet did was cause her pain. Brings tears to my eyes to realize how much better she is... It's amazing how much better she is.

She is able to climb out of her cage, into her cage, she can almost do everything a normal parrot can do. I remember the first day I brought her home, couldn't walk or even stand up... Didn't want to eat or play either. Now she LOVES playing is always happy and loves food. I couldn't ask for more. I NEVER thought she'd be able to climb... never thought she'd be able to run either.

Now I'm just waiting for her to use her feet more to hold food... she's starting to play with the hang up toys with her feet... i'm hoping she'll start to use them

OOOH and she's perching with ONE foot. I'm SO amazed!!!

I love my baby lufa!

 

[canarymerry]

!
what a success! she looks beautiful.
w/luv4allbeings

 

[ciesana]

Baby is sooo gorgeous! Poor little beauty. I love the baby pics. You are an angel for taking such good care of her!

 

[Mystics Mom]

Awww, bless. That is such a sweet looking baby and you are an amazing mommy, as are everyone with birds with special needs.

I always think about people who take care of people or animals with special needs as those with a special assignment from God. He knew that not just any person would do, and thus He picked the people He knew were up for the job and had the biggest hearts.

you will be rewared with much love

 

[Anne & Gang]

bless your hear t...she is absolutely precious...

 

[SDavies]

WOW it's amazing what the method has done, at such an older age where the bones are usually formed
she looks great!

 

[Birdbabe]

you did an amazing thing there....shes beautiful.

 

[bubblelady]

I'm so glad Baby is doing well I'm curious what worked for Baby, of the various things you tried. I may have misunderstood that the brace didn't work, as you mentioned that the vet did nothing but cause Baby pain. My Lovie doesn't have splayed legs due to normal reasons, but she is bowlegged. She had metabolic bone disease. And I'm wondering if there is something I can do to improve her stance. Although she seems to cope with it quite well. But better would be better, right?

 

[Sharpie]

I'm so happy for both of you. She looks like a very well cared for little baby.

 

[prettyinpink]

oops have been busy shopping. she hasn't been tested... lol. I just call her female.
I just want to say thank you everyone, I really appreciate it.

she was underage when i bought her so she did have time to get fixed, luckily.

Maureen-i'd have to see a pic to know what to do. Yes, the vet did nothing but to cause her much pain and tons of money. Since it's trial and error i don't blame her. Just upset that she didn't give me the specialist to begin with.
What worked for me is a makeup sponge, which i did myself - not the doctor.

I'll upload some more pics soon. She loves her Christmas tree and is excited for Christmas.

thanks again guys ((hugs))

 

[LittleBirdAirlines]

You're such a great person for not giving her up. So happy to hear she's improving!! Keep us posted!