Steve 2 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 So I was sitting in my recliner next to Toulouse's cage, listening to an audio book and speaking occasionally to Toulouse. After a bit I noticed that Toulouse's stance looked a bit odd, legs looked too far spread but he did not look bothered. Watched him more closely for a minute or two and I noticed his right foot wasn't going anywhere but he did pivot his left leg about. When I looked closer I saw that one of his talons/toes was stuck in a small hole in a cage horizontal bar. I had never noticed the hole before. I had to cradle Toulouse in my hands while my wife tried to work the foot free. I only grab Toulouse when he is in a dangerous position and then only long enough to move him, he was very upset to be held longer and gave me a pretty good bite. I have used that cage for my pionus for 4 years and Toulouse has been housed there for over a year. I hate to think if this had happened when the family was at work/school. It could easily have resulted in a serious injury. You just never know, so be vigilant. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Glad you were there! Thanks for posting this reminder that we have to always be vigilant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks for the reminder. Toulouse is certainly lucky that parronts were home when this happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 You were both very lucky. Steve n Misty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Sooo glad you were there! No matter what the issue is... safety comes first. Toweling, etc. it doesn't matter. We had a house fire.... had to move the cages out quickly. Had practiced with kids. Dogs wouldn't be an issue. They would go to the car. As we have " open cage belief", could be a problem! If they were on gym, there would be " limited time", to get them in their cage, wheel them out the door. We were all prepared to towel, whatever! Fire was identified in basement... dogs went to car, birds were on their gym, got " shooed in"... cages were sent out the front door.( hardwood floors got scratched to death), BUT.... within five minutes.. our dogs were in the car, Birdcages were in the front yard. Everyone was safe. WE were proud!I knew the fire cheif. After all was done.. he asked " Is this the Webster zoo?" LOL! Nancy ( I really was proud, that all reacted like we practiced. I said..." this is NOT a drill!" Ryan and I were home, we took care of it like planned Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Hi Steve 2, I am so glad you were sensitive enough to figure out there was something wrong, and fixed poor little Toulouse. Yeah! Thanks for the safety reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Great reminder, and how stressful for you all until your sweet Toulouse was freed. It speaks a lot to your bond, that you noticed something was amiss even though Toulouse was not giving any audio signals or overt physical signals that something was wrong. So glad that all ended well, and am appreciative of the reminder to take a periodic look over of toys, cages, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKparrot Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Glad you were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Glad you were there. Maybe you could wrap some vet wrap around that part of the cage so it won't happen again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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