Peacock with raspy breathing and an amputated leg

[bird poop]

I rescued this fellow (almost a year of age) who lost its leg when it's previous owner thought it was a good idea to try to straighten its bent leg (due to polio) by tying it with a piece of wood, it's blood circulation must've been restricted so it's leg died and had to be taken off, now it hops around. Also when I took this bird ,it had a fierce lice problem, which i took care of but the problem I'm really worried is that he has had a raspy breathing for nearly a month now , which didn't quite go away, although it's environment is warm and comfortable, I could do with some guidance to help the poor fellow he seems so unhappy and also eats very little for a bird its size

Also , should I let it live or it'll be better off not alive ?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us and for rescuing the bird I'd suggest posting on the ER forum for the best advice - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/threads/add/forumId/10

Good luck
CT

 

[N F C]

In addition to the ER link you've been given, you may want to check in with other peafowl members to see what they advise:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/51/peafowl

Trying to decide when it's time to let a bird go can be really tough, it's a call you'll have to make for yourself as people have different views on it. No matter what you decide, it sounds like you've done a lot for him and tried to make him comfortable.

Best of luck to you and thanks for joining us.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings and

! Great to have you aboard! Hope all turns out well with your peacock.

Thanks for joining BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

I agree with NFC - please do consult with the Peafowl folks.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under bird poop

Welcome!

Sorry to hear about your peacock

I wish him and you all the best.

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends