When a bird breaks a bone it`ll cause shock fear, pain and if not treated quickly, often infection and/or swelling will soon follow.

First we should treat the bird for shock and if the bird is hot and agitated and there are skin lacerations give SD (single dose) of Aconite (Aconitum) 200c or 200k.

If the skin is intact and the bird calm give SD of Arnica 200c or 200k.

If for some reason there`s no professional available to set the broken bone(s) it must be a DIY job.

If a wing is broken , bind the wing in a closed position, aligning the broken bone and using the good bone next to it as a splint. Masking tape is very suitable as it holds well and can be taken off easily with scissors. Sticking plaster is far less suitable because it can do much damage in its removal.

Don`t bind the wing to the body unless you have no other choice as birds usually react badly to this, either falling over, or finding it difficult to breathe or refusing to eat because their crop feels restricted.

If a leg bone is broken, then a feather quill serves well as a splint and can be bound with masking tape, the broken ends together.

The healing time varies with the bone size and the muscle power. On average, a leg takes 2 weeks approx. and a wing 3 weeks approx. and a small bird will heal faster than a big one.

For birds it`s OK to give Symphytum 30c or 30k, twice a day for about a quarter of the healing time.

For treatment of stiff legs or wings bear Ruta graveolens 30c or 30k in mind !

Wim

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(Sorry, Wim no longer works here.)