Abstract
If you have no fear of handling your
bird, a broken wing or leg can be easily
mended. A simple break, cared for shortly
after occurrence, requires only masking
tape and patience. For Psittacine birds,
a reinforced or filament type tape should
be used. Merely place the limb in its
normal fold~d position next to the body
and wrap around the body with tape to
hold the broken limb against the body.
Care must be taken to leave the other
limbs and vent free. Four or five days
will provide adequate healing time, but
seven days is better. Then, remove the
tape by cutting it in several places and pulling it off.