Natacha wrote:I read some bit of discussion about the cage - I would also change it. I hate the Vision cages, specially the model Jovie is in.
As for surgery fixing splayed legs...Don't count on it too much. I think vets are more willing to attempt something when the birds are still babies. The older the bird gets, the less likely they'll try to "fix" anything. Plus, if the bird is able to move around, they'll most likely say it's not worth it.
My lovebird actually has a splayed leg and nothing really stops him...
I looked at your blog and saw a few pics of Piper perching. So... I tried it. Today I moved Jovie to Galileo's old cage, complete with rope perches, a flat perch, and one ortho perch. And... SHE CAN PERCH! She perches clumsily, but she can perch! She particularly likes the rope. I need to get her more!!!
WOW! I am amazed! You're right, I don't think she will be much different than any other birdie!!!! Yay! At first Jovie was so confused, she kept grabbing at the bars with her little splayed foot and then when she realized...hey...I have a perch... She used her foot and grabbed it!
