No, there are no avian vets near me and most are not open. It looks painful but he is so so lively and happy. He acts like nothing has happened and is even more joyful before the fight!
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Which is it? There aren´t any or most are not open? It can´t be both. If ¨most are not open¨, that means that some are, or at least one.
Have you tried searching emergency clinics?
Last year I scooped up a bird off the pavement after a cat attacked him. He was climbing all over the cage all the way to the vet, calling to the wild birds he heard as we drove by. He seemed fine..... but his wing was smashed and bloody, the bones were shattered into tiny pieces, I bet the pain was excrutiating. I had never seen first hand just how well a bird can hide pain or illness, and it really has opened my eyes.
@Hankmacaw @enigma731 @finchly Is there anything OP can while searching for a vet?
I honestly think he is better because he still uses his beak a lot and has shown getting better. A year ago, one of my budgies were vomiting everywhere but he seemed never better but this time I think he is better and isn't in pain anymore. I don't mind if he can get fixed as I have all the time in the world to hand feed him and I will even enjoy it.
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I´m sorry, but you think he is better, you think he isn´t in pain anymore and you will enjoy it. What about your bird?
His beak is hanging off his face, he needs medical attention.
Birds don´t cry when they are in pain.
A baby dove landed on my balcony with a gaping hole in his crop and it took me a day or two to even notice because he was just being normal, eating sleeping, being fed by the parents. I didn´t just leave him because I thought he was fine, I took him to the vet, and that was a really hard task.
If you need help locating a vet, please say so and we can try to help. Just don´t try to tell us that this bird is better, fine and not in pain.
His beak is hanging off his face, he needs medical attention.
Birds don´t cry when they are in pain.
A baby dove landed on my balcony with a gaping hole in his crop and it took me a day or two to even notice because he was just being normal, eating sleeping, being fed by the parents. I didn´t just leave him because I thought he was fine, I took him to the vet, and that was a really hard task.
If you need help locating a vet, please say so and we can try to help. Just don´t try to tell us that this bird is better, fine and not in pain.
Finding a vet would be amazing. I live in Manchester, UK
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Chorlton
We have branches covering Chorlton and Sale | Local Vets in Chorlton and Sale
ashleigh-veterinary-centre.com
Emergency vet finder (not sure if they will see birds, you will have to call any results and ask) Emergency Vets | 60+ Out-of-hours Vet Clinics & 3 Hospitals | Vets Now
I tried this and it gave me a vet that was more than 2 hours away from my house. If this pandemic wasn't around I would be more than willing to go but I can't and will most likely get turned around or fined a large amount of money. I also checked the website and there was no history of treating birds at the vet.
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I also found the one Zara listed as well as this one:
avianveterinaryservices.co.uk | Contact us Not in Manchester but in Northwich . Further but not too far.
avianveterinaryservices.co.uk | Contact us Not in Manchester but in Northwich . Further but not too far.
Thank you very much. I am going to wake up very early and go straight to the vets. I can not thank you enough. I will update you on how it goes. I am so sorry if I acted stubbornManchester street veterinary surgery: ExoticsChorlton
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Thank you for agreeing to take this little one to the vet. I understand the issue, the pandemic, the vets being closed/not as accessible/far away. Still we have to do our best even when it is "just" a small bird.
I know this, I get questioned all the time for caring so much and spending so much time, effort, and money on my tiny ones. God gave us these creatures as our charges, to care for. It's our assignment. The path isn't always very clear.
I too have had one seem to get along fine. When I (finally) took her to the vet, she had a leg shattered in 3 places! Boy did I feel guilty.
Keep us updated, okay?
@taxidermynerd do you have any advice?
I know this, I get questioned all the time for caring so much and spending so much time, effort, and money on my tiny ones. God gave us these creatures as our charges, to care for. It's our assignment.
The path isn't always very clear.I too have had one seem to get along fine. When I (finally) took her to the vet, she had a leg shattered in 3 places! Boy did I feel guilty.
Keep us updated, okay?
@taxidermynerd do you have any advice?
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I'm sorry, gonna be "real" here,,that looks horrible, and that baby may or will lose his upper beak ,hopefully the vet can help....prayers coming.
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Could they not direct you to someone who can help? Usually vets will know of another vet you can visit for certain things they cannot provide.
If that is a no-go. Call the RSPCA, and ask them to help you find medical attention for him, they might know where you can go.
If that is a no-go. Call the RSPCA, and ask them to help you find medical attention for him, they might know where you can go.
Yes I am calling the RSPCA right now
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Did you already call PDSA?
edit; I just want to add at this point, that i know it is hard finding help sometimes. I was also in your position calling up charities, orgs and vets searching for help. I know it´s tough having people say ¨no¨ , but I did finally find someone willing to help me when others wouldn´t. You live in a big city, there will be someone, I´m sure of it.
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