help!!! scoliosis!!!

[chickachicka12345]

I have a cream legbar named Spot and she has scoliosis. it is confirmed by a vet. any suggestions welcome.

 

[sourland]

In my experience, such birds have lived a relatively normal life. I would not hatch any of her eggs.

 

[chickachicka12345]

ok thank you. does any one no about the Bemur boot? I had my dad(he is a horse vet) check her out and he said that the Bemur boot would help. it improves circulation.

 

[TwoCrows]

Does she have any pain, does she appear to function normally? Make sure she has good circulation to her feet and legs. Compare color and feet warmth (feel the feet) of the others. Hers should be similar.

 

[sourland]

Has the scoliosis incapacitated her, or is she able to move around and eat? In my experience, it has been a relatively static problem that does not become worse. Also in my experience, it is something that can not be cured.

 

[chickachicka12345]

she limps but that's because she doesn't have very much muscle on her right leg and thigh. her right foot feels a little colder then her left.

 

[chickachicka12345]

Has the scoliosis incapacitated her, or is she able to move around and eat? In my experience, it has been a relatively static problem that does not become worse. Also in my experience, it is something that can not be cured.

she can move around and eat just fine. she has a lot of determination and gets around the yard.

 

[TwoCrows]

she limps but that's because she doesn't have very much muscle on her right leg and thigh. her right foot feels a little colder then her left.

I'm not sure there is much you can do for her. Surgeries on birds often kill them and wearing braces is something they don't and can't tolerate well.

My suggestion is to allow her to enjoy life as much as possible, when her quality of life is no longer present, you might consider putting her down.

This said, birds have an amazing resiliency and ability to overcome or power through disabilities for many years. Give her as much love as you can while you can.