Cinnyminis Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Okay, so, Radar has some health issues going on. For months, the ends of his mini clip have been looking ragged and splintered. Last week we saw a vet who trimmed up the wings and discovered the shafts are actually breaking and splitting as they exit the skin. Today, he was chewing on the end of a wooden perch and I think he either cut or broke the tip of his beak. I found some random blood on his foot and the perch and searched everywhere for the blood, only to discover it about a half hour later at the tip of his beak. He was acting very quiet tonight too, so I know he hurt himself. I will be calling the vet in the morning, but in the meantime, what should I be concerned with? Watch for? Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I would watch for active bleeding. Keep him warm and comfy. Hope everything is ok. Sassy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I hope he has remained quiet and restful over night. The vet will be able to take care of it once you get there. Waiting for an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hope Radar is feeling better this morning, let us know what the Vet says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Beth, did you take Radar in to see the vet about his beak today, please update us on what you found out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnyminis Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 I did not take him in. It was just the very tip and the bleeding stopped last night. Today you could barely tell what happened. I did call the vet but had to leave a message with her answering service as she was not in today. I do plan on talking to her tomorrow. Today Radar was pretty quiet and snugly all day until right before bed when he played peekabo with one of my daughters. He was using his beak to climb today, although he was doing that gingerly. Also, he was not chewing on any of his wooden block toys like he usually does. I'm guessing it is just a bit sore. There is a scab if you look but it is barely noticeable. He was also eating just fine. I am hoping that all will continue to go well with him, and I also added extra soft shreddable stuff (newspapers) to his play area just in case he still feels like shredding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks Beth, we worry about each other's birds as we are all family in a way here at greyforum, hope speaking with your vet will allay any fears you may have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Healing progress is good to hear, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 It's really good to hear it resolved itself overnight, other than a little soreness which is to be expected. He will probably hate it (NOT), but you could give a soft diet of natural chunky peanut butter, oatmeal, yogurt ... you get the drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Great news, thanks for letting us know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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