dee dee passed away. i don’t know what happened. she was doing better and then she just left me. i feel so horrible.6mo ⋅ abirdbrain ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Meet Sprout, the rescued House Sparrow! He has an unknown neurological issue that's likely been present from birth, but that doesn't stop him from singing and playing!11mo ⋅ GdayBirdieSanctuary ⋅ r/pidgeypower
The flock napping together with Nicki on the cage because they know he can't fly up 🥹💛5mo ⋅ Avienako ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Budgie fell from perch, can't move one leg, vets refusing to see her. What can I do?3mo ⋅ kittywenham ⋅ r/pidgeypower
My newest rescue, Sulley. Named after the big, blue monster from Monsters Inc. He is 6 yrs, half blind, and isn’t the healthiest. I’m excited to change his life around for the better. <311mo ⋅ kelsivan ⋅ r/pidgeypower
I think Aija's happy with the current progress. I'm honestly surprised at how big this is actually gonna be :D11mo ⋅ syusuwuwu ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Bunsen here to remind you not to allow your bigger birds around your smaller birds!1yr ⋅ _stage4fearoftrying_ ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Coco (beak/feet injury), Dizzy (stroke survivor), Tyrion (deformed wings/flightless) & Ghost (blind). ❤️🩹1yr ⋅ Sjazzminna ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Aija has been practising her landing skills -mostly on my head- She is getting really better at flying too!1yr ⋅ syusuwuwu ⋅ r/pidgeypower
This is Dorinha. She was born without both eyes. She loves gentle head pats and hates loud noises. I love this bean so much I can’t even express it in words2yr ⋅ Yellowsaur ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Recent rescue: 17, one toe, half naked, half blind, sweet/grumpy boy. He likes to nap on my desk. He's got his first vet appointment in about 5 years coming up. Hoping we can get his feathers to fill back in a bit and for him to stop plucking and picking.2yr ⋅ The_Obi-Wan ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Yesterday I adopted a budgie with only one leg from our local pet store. Anyone have any tips on how to make her the most comfortable? (she must’ve lost her leg early bc she’s very accustomed to having only one)1yr ⋅ Sixth_sTich ⋅ r/pidgeypower
In needs of help! Adopting this beauty bebe who's only 50 days old tomorrow.1yr ⋅ syusuwuwu ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Introducing Boofy to pidgypower. Poor little guy went blind recently.5mo ⋅ ibeatobesity ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Thinking about getting Aija a companion, I'm worried about bullying - more in comments11mo ⋅ syusuwuwu ⋅ r/pidgeypower
I recently had a baby budgie who was born with only one wing. I'm looking for some advice and support from others who have had similar experiences in caring for a handicapped budgie. Has anyone else faced this situation and would be willing to share their story?1yr ⋅ Modric008 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Look who's strong enough to perch on one foot AND isn't afraid of his toy!2yr ⋅ theartfuldodger26 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Sam and Smokey might be the sweetest couple in history. She has other males singing for her attention, and she only has Sam in her heart.2yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Sam and Smokey having breakfast together. You can really see how small Sam is.2yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
It took a few weeks to find out, Yoshi is a blind baby but very brave!3yr ⋅ eliteprephistory ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Sploot the Budgie has severely splayed legs... is it possible to be fixed?1yr ⋅ BlahWitch ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Yall ever need a dose of Sam? Someone contacted me about another blind tiel needing a home. We might be introducing a new friend soon.2yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Alright folks, need a little help again with accommodations for the flightless guys, when I’m also dealing with 2 female budgies1yr ⋅ Happytequila ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Mr. No Toes demonstrating how he can hold his food with his lil nubs! It’s so awesome how they adapt!2yr ⋅ adhdbpdisaster ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Beedo Update: just returned home from the vet, see comments! Thank you to everyone who helped with the bill!!!! ♥️2yr ⋅ Beedo-Birdo ⋅ r/pidgeypower
We have hit a very happy milestone with Sam. He now weighs 81 grams! You can no longer feel all the bones in his chest and his legs are strong3yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Basil is a budgie with an amputated wing. We were thinking about upgrading his cage, but due to lack of space we could only go with something taller. Ideas on safe soft materials to pad the bottom of the cage with?1yr ⋅ Icpet ⋅ r/pidgeypower
My bird's nostrils are clear, but one nostril is inflamed/enlarged on the outside. She's doing some coughing/sneezing like she's stuffy, but her breathing is fine. Antibiotics aren't fixing it. Vet thinks it could be allergies, but her environment hasn't changed. Thoughts?6mo ⋅ ViciousIsland ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Sam's friends have officially moved in. I upgraded his cage one last time. Sam and Pedro (Toastada) now live with Hercules(blind) and Pretzel. Hercules found the food immediately and Sam hasn't noticed anything new. Yes they are scraggly, wet chicken Wednesday yall1yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
It finally happened. SAM flew from my hand and LANDED on my leg!!! He flew without crashing! No video of the event this time, but maybe next time for the Amazing Sam3yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
This is Picard, I just adopted him today. He can't fly for unknown reasons, is 2 years old and the sweetest boy ever. He loves running around and exploring so far!3yr ⋅ Terminator_Puppy ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Meet Kiwi, she is a 2 year old budgie, who for most of her life was neglected by her previous owner, and she seems to have splayed legs. I'm glad to see her so happy now :)2yr ⋅ Ass_Slapper ⋅ r/pidgeypower
This is one day of breakfast. Dried red chilis, oregano, arugula, hard boiled eggs, and chopped carrots. Show me your recipes!2yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Would you just look at Sam's beautiful wings. I love seeing his back muscles.2yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
I was directed here from r/parrots, and just want to present Cashew, my lovely Jandaya with two toes upside down in each foot. He’s clumsy but very happy!3yr ⋅ marianamonteiro ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Any advise to entertain my budgie my budgie has a broken shoulder and he cant fly for the rest of his life1yr ⋅ HuckleberryTime20 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Sweet Pidgawidge always found the funniest places to rest. Here she is in an empty bowl! I don’t remember the context to this photo, but she was a silly baby. 🌈2yr ⋅ adhdbpdisaster ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Think my sweet special needs chicken Criss fits in here!(will put her story in the comments!)2yr ⋅ Metro_Mutt ⋅ r/pidgeypower
I’m a vet nurse fostering this tame stray. He has a really splayed leg and I was hoping for ideas to help him be more comfortable. He manoeuvres great but definitely looks tired when he has to hold his weight in one spot. Any tips?3yr ⋅ MissEsjag ⋅ r/pidgeypower
The peeps over at r/cockatiel wanted me to share this picture with you guys. For those of you who haven't been introduced, this is Rocket and his 3 year old hooman bff!3yr ⋅ bgreen1992 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
It wasn’t meant to be. I took foster baby in to my work to have his leg braces fitted but he crashed. So I chose to assist him to bird heaven instead. It seems it wasn’t just a leg deformity but his entire femur was misplaced. I think he was just wrong on the inside. But he knew love. RIP.3yr ⋅ MissEsjag ⋅ r/pidgeypower
1 question and 1 brag about James. Brag: he’s fully weaned @17 weeks old. Question: what do you guys do in terms of boarding/pet sitting with your special babies? He cannot climb anything more than a slight inclined ladder. Here he is being entertained by the wall 😂1yr ⋅ TiaPoopy ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Sam the senior update part 2. Vet thinks he's blind in both eyes. Other than that his health is good and we love him dearly3yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Pippa has a new friend! This is Kashi. He's not handicapped but he is a very old-man-atiel. I'm long-term babysitting him. He and Pippa are already very fond of each other!3yr ⋅ 5ubv3rsion ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Mom put the buffet out and I don't know which I want so I'll just claim both!3yr ⋅ regv_libra ⋅ r/pidgeypower
I’m working on setting up a limping bird’s paradise! I’ve read the FAQ here but I’m new to this subreddit so I’d love your thoughts!2yr ⋅ CuteGuava ⋅ r/pidgeypower
My beloved who has stress seizures and requires oxygen whenever toweled. This includes his nail trims every few months. Anyone know how I can safely get his nails trimmed? The vet says every time he goes under there’s a chance he won’t come back and I’m so scared of that.2yr ⋅ Wabisabi_girl ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Feasting Friday! On the menu for Sam today- chopped mango and jalapenos, cilantro and oregano, kale mix with carrot, a dried red chilli pepper and hard boiled egg. Let's see your bird feasts!3yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
X-rays show us good results so Aija's going in surgery on Friday. Wish us luck♡7mo ⋅ syusuwuwu ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Hello! Referred over from r/budgies, since the universe has decided that I am the Keeper of the Broken Budgies over the past four months... Introduction in the comments:3yr ⋅ chunkysundae ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Huge step for Sam who has been alone until we brought him home. Letting Salsa preen him!3yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Sam the blind senior wasn't handled very much. I have been blessed with snuggles3yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
I want to thank everyone who posts here. All of you give these disabled birds the extra love they deserve. We share in the triumphs and the losses together. When we hear of one of the birds passing, it's like losing a family member. Thank you letting us be part of your family.3yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Update on Sam the blind senior. He was 68 grams when we adopted him, now he is 73! He allowed me to pet his crest and climbed in my hand without biting. He can navigate his cage like a boss now.3yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Any advice for a fearless wing amputee? She's completely bananas and has no understanding of her new limitations. We're keeping her low to the ground but she loves to climb and jump off of things. We're really afraid she's going to hurt herself.3yr ⋅ why_not174 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Jack lost his fight today and his going to the rainbow road (more in comments)3yr ⋅ weston200 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Not pictured: me recovering from surgery to repair my broken nose. Pidgey is delighted to have me beside her all day. Unfortunately, due to my nose being, you know, occupied, I can’t sniff her. The biggest tragedy of them all...3yr ⋅ adhdbpdisaster ⋅ r/pidgeypower
With all of the attacks about my “poor care” I’d like to say. I only have 6 animals total. The dogs and birds never, ever interact. Ever. Cheese, the bird, pushed his door open just as I let the dogs in. He got spooked and flew. She picked him up off the ground. She wasn’t trying to hurt him.1yr ⋅ TattoedTigerTrainer ⋅ r/pidgeypower
This is Chiba, she’s my partially blind albino budgie. She depends on the flock leader, Mr. Poof, to direct her around and to know what’s safe. She’s very skittish and even more so now since she can’t be around him while he recovers from a broken leg. Any advice on taming a blind budgie?3yr ⋅ Not_Important777 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
I promised to introduce you all to Houdini when she came home so here she is! We got home late last night. She has some quirks, as all birds do, but she is going to be a phenomenal friend for many years to come and I am very excited to start this journey with her.3yr ⋅ bgreen1992 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Meet Teeny, she has deformed feet but she’s happy as can be! She loves perching on the water bowl :)3yr ⋅ measlybastard ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Meet Skippy: my one-legged rescue budgie! A very happy little guy and he loves to climb using his beak.4yr ⋅ Terminator_Puppy ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Rescued a lil Cockatiel with a bent wing and missing half his tail feathers! Need advice!2yr ⋅ mayasux ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Guys, I’m just looking for a little reassurance and support on my decision to clip my special needs budgie’s wing1yr ⋅ Happytequila ⋅ r/pidgeypower
He seems to be starting to molt. He had a bath but wasn’t too happy. We’re going back to the vet Saturday. Maybe scar tissue on wings or feather cysts... wish us luck3yr ⋅ inhailingexhaustion ⋅ r/pidgeypower
This sub was share with me over at r/Parrots - it's exciting to find a sub for these special birds. This is my little pirate, Kevin!3yr ⋅ sammijo235 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Fellas, my one-working-leg tiel Aija started to have little wounds below her ankle because it touches the ground. Anyone who have dealt with this before, or any ideas to help?7mo ⋅ syusuwuwu ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Any tips for helping a bird with a permanently splayed leg get around? He cant fully perch however he can get around using the cage bars okay. He tends to stay on his ledge or the end of a perch with his splayed leg on the bars for stability.3yr ⋅ inevitablyshyy ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Update on Topaz with the broken leg. As usual details will be in the comments. (!!disclaimer! This is not a recent picture!!)1yr ⋅ GuestRose ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Hi everyone I just want to thank you all for donating to arlo she is doing well I will post updates soon thank you again everyone for the help sorry for taking a while to write anything she’s going to the vet again soon and I’ll let you know how she goes2yr ⋅ Arlo_Bluebird ⋅ r/pidgeypower
It is about 430 here which means Sam wants to sit next to the window3yr ⋅ wilmaopossum ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Pippa has surgery in an hour and a half to get his toe removed, and potentially his whole leg. Wish him luck!4yr ⋅ 5ubv3rsion ⋅ r/pidgeypower
My poor violet broke her leg just took the grid out from her travel cage where should her dishes be placed and any other things I should know?2yr ⋅ Interesting-Factor22 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
mumther why ze hecc you towel me you intollerable fool I do NOT want the meloxicam I am going to screm.4yr ⋅ Zoomin_in_the_halls ⋅ r/pidgeypower
I love this sub! Here’s Eevee, my adopted Lesser Jardine (Eevee’s story in comments)4yr ⋅ JoanOfSarcasm ⋅ r/pidgeypower
My trio of rescued budgies, a mother (albino) and her two kids, in their transport cage! They’ve been all diagnosed with severe obesity, respiratory infection and the mother is unfortunately plucking. More info in the comments!3yr ⋅ FlyingFoxSpalding ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Newest cage modification! Stairway to heaven (Updates in the comments)4yr ⋅ adhdbpdisaster ⋅ r/pidgeypower
Pippa is home! The toe amputation went really well and he's still in a pretty good mood.4yr ⋅ 5ubv3rsion ⋅ r/pidgeypower
The only way to earn Rocket's forgiveness is smothering him in smooches. He didn't get as much attention yesterday after his vet visit so he made sure to let me know. Pretty sure I have been forgiven lol. (A+ vet visit! Went super well!)3yr ⋅ bgreen1992 ⋅ r/pidgeypower
