I was at the flea market today with my wife and mother in law. MIL was buying some finches, and I came across this lovely young quaker. While I was looking at it I saw that it was limping and quickly noticed that she had one foot almost completely turned around. I felt so bad seeing her there with the rest of the birds clearly just another stock item that would most likely never sell because of her defect. I asked the owner and he said the it was a hatchling from this year and at some point she got her foot caught in the cage door and I a panic broke her leg. I couldn’t stand to leave her there for her to sit and possibly never find a loving home or worse be put down if she wasn’t sold after a certain time. So after a little haggling I got him to let her go to me for 125$ She is very sweet and clearly still young. I’m estimating less than six months.

I already have experience with birds. I’ve owned multiple quakers and currently have one Quaker “Bobby” for 7.5 years and two love birds. So as far as caring for birds I’ve gotten that down. But this would be my first bird with a disability and wanted to know if anyone had any advice.

My thanks in advanced .

Ps I do plan on getting her to the vet the see if the leg is a hazard for the future or if she is ok with it as is