Posted by Timothy Henderson on March 25, 2004 at 09:46:28:

In Reply to: splay legged baby keet! posted by kitsy on March 23, 2004 at 13:50:25:

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: she is about 2-3 weeks old, and she looks like she is doing the splits- like she cant get her legs to go beneath her. she tries, but ends up just propelling herself around the nest box. what do i do? i know this is not a good situation for her!!!

There's very little hope for a nestling that's extremely afflicted by splayed legs.

Consult a veterinarian to discuss the available options.

Splayed legs can be caused by a nutritional deficiency. Be sure that the birds have available cuttlebone and mineral grit. Either the diet should be vitamin-enriched or vitamins should be supplied in the water.

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: : she is about 2-3 weeks old, and she looks like she is doing the splits- like she cant get her legs to go beneath her. she tries, but ends up just propelling herself around the nest box. what do i do? i know this is not a good situation for her!!!

: There's very little hope for a nestling that's extremely afflicted by splayed legs.

: Consult a veterinarian to discuss the available options.

: Splayed legs can be caused by a nutritional deficiency.  Be sure that the birds have available cuttlebone and mineral grit.  Either the diet should be vitamin-enriched or vitamins should be supplied in the water.


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