Help!!! 1 legged zebra

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Help!!! 1 legged zebra

Post by James » Wed May 21, 2008 5:44 pm

I just adopted a 1 legged zebra finch. The pet store had him in a back room. They had some other birds in the room but he was in a small cage by his self. I have him in his own cage but it is setting right next to the flight cage. I now have 9 society 2 shaft tails and this zebra. If any one has any advice please E-Mail me At Quadra_Phonic@yahoo.com James

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Post by atarasi » Thu May 22, 2008 6:26 pm

What kind of advice are you looking for?

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Post by kittani79 » Thu May 22, 2008 6:52 pm

One legged birds usually adapt very well assuming he is healed from whatever injury may have led to it.

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Post by James » Thu May 22, 2008 9:28 pm

I was not sure about putting him in with the other bird but I have had him in there all day now and he seems to be ok, but he does spend more time in the bottom of the cage, than the others.
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Post by fairestfinches » Fri May 23, 2008 10:42 pm

He should adapt just fine. My son keeps a pair of Zebras, and the male had a cage accident a couple years ago, just before we got him, leaving his leg mangled and useless. He still manages with his good leg and also spends more time than most on the bottom resting his good leg.

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Post by James » Sat May 24, 2008 10:54 pm

Thanks Sean
I just don't want him to be harmed in any way because of something that I do or don't do. so any advice on things I can do to make his life easer will be appreciated.
James
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Post by dfcauley » Sun May 25, 2008 6:38 pm

James wrote:Thanks Sean
I just don't want him to be harmed in any way because of something that I do or don't do. so any advice on things I can do to make his life easer will be appreciated.
James
Thank God for people like you who will care for these little birds that aren't perfect.
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Post by James » Sun May 25, 2008 9:36 pm

He's a trip. he don't take any guff. The other day I had another bird that got hurt while i was outand she was weak for a while and Ahab set be side her and kept the other from picking on her till she had recuperated enough to take care of herself. He's the man!!!!!!!!!! 8) Well Bird anyway :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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