Birds

WARNING! All of the following situations require immediate veterinary care.

Fractures

• Wing-Restrain bird by wrapping in a towel or slipping into a sock with the toe cut out.
• Leg-Restrain bird by wrapping in a towel or sock, leaving leg exposed.
• Splint leg with 2 pieces of adhesive tape placed perpendicular to leg across break site.

Bleeding

Broken "Blood" Feather (new feather)

• Pull feather out gently; bleeding should decrease.
• Press finger over removal site until bleeding stops.

Wound or Broken Nail

• Apply pressure to site with finger(s). Bleeding should decrease.
• Apply "Quick Stop" powder or styptic to stop bleeding.
• Flour or cornstarch can be used in an emergency.

Puncture Wounds

• Wrap bird in towel or sock.
• WARNING! See a veterinarian: antibiotics are required to prevent infections.