Normally splayed legs is a result of not enough nest material so I would suggest making sure you have a couple of inches next time they breed. Try to encourage the babies to perch on a stick your holding to check they can perch. Once they leave the nest it may be easier to correct but unfortunately they are older now and growth has slowed down which means the bones are not as soft and correction may be too late
Splayed legs
I have two hatchlings that are nearly ready to fledge. The pair is new, and at about 9 days old I identified that both babies had splayed legs. One was terrible, and one had one leg that was out more than it should have been but not awful. I used makeup sponges for braces, and it did correct it some. At about 18 days I decided I should switch to medical tape, but the parents wouldn't leave it on, so we went back to makeup sponges. The babies still each have one very wonky leg.
Is it too late to do more, or what would you suggest? I think they'll each be able to perch but it's not ideal. Beautiful babies otherwise.
Is it too late to do more, or what would you suggest? I think they'll each be able to perch but it's not ideal. Beautiful babies otherwise.
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