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Was about to put it in when I had a feeling it may be a strangulation hazard... is it safe?

It was caused by his leg being caught in the cage bars after he pushed the papers off, he's a year old. But also it is too late. Bird sadly passed away

So my one year old parakeet cobalt has had a misaligned hip for a while now... yes he has been to the vet, the vet said to use towels on the bottom and it should fix itself... it keeps getting better but then it just gets worse... does anyone know any other things I can do to help? I help him...

Wrong topic this should be in general breeds discussions

I don't believe that would be very comfortable for birds as a permanent home...?

Cobalt

It may seem complicated but it's not that bad... the results are definitely worth it! :)

Also millet works best unless you have a bird that hates it like mine...

First, you get your bird used to your presence around the cage... placing your hands on the outside until it's comfortable, once it's used to this, start holding your hand still inside the cage for a couple minutes each day, eventually once it gets comfortable let it eat out of your hand, slowly...

You shouldn't take a bird out of the cage until you get it tamed... taming starts inside the cage

So my vet prescribed my bird prebiotics... it was starting to work until I noticed some white powder in the corner of her cage! She started taking it out of her food and putting it on the floor! How?! I also tried mixing it in and she still does it!

Here's how they used to look she did actually have a small bald spot on the back of her head... I wonder if she'll change more when she has her first molt... Though I don't know how the small feathers on her face changed don't think she's ever lost those... those were a very sudden change they...