I have 2 male finches and noticed one (Pumpkin) fell off his perch a lot. He seemed well in himself, vet said he had probably hurt his leg or wing and to give him cage rest for a while.
I noticed him falling more and more off his perch so made him a nest which he and his pal (Shadow) loved. However, I have since put Pumpkin in my small hospital cage because I have noticed that sometimes when he falls he can roll all the way onto his back, stagger (like he is drunk) and sometimes kind of jump rapidly. He does have problems getting about the cage but does eat and drink normally even though he falls in his food. He pretty much stays in his nest, only coming out for food and water and if he does fall off his perch it can take him a few goes to get back up.
I did wonder if he has stargazing as he fits the bad coordination but his head is not how a stargazing birds would be. If its not stargazing what could it be?
I have considered euthanasia but would hate to do this if what he has can be cured. I feel my vet is useless and I have no avian vet in my area. Really upset and worried about my little Pumpkin
