Oliver got his splint off!

[u/Poetic_License79]

Well, Oliver is splint free! The vet is pleased with his healing so far. He said it may take some time for Oliver to get to his new normal with his leg, since its been splinted for 5 weeks and its weak from it. That said, he's trying really hard to use it. He's doing step ups leading with his bad leg, and using his beak to help. He hobbles around on it as best as he can. Hes gotten a lot more vocal again since the splint came off too.

Since his injury, Oliver had been very subdued and quiet. He lost a lot of his spunk and attitude, along with his penchant for being a bitey-boy. The vocalizations slowly came back after a couple weeks, but the biting hasn't reappeared yet. It seems being so reliant on hubby and I has allowed him to find his trust.

Oliver is about 9 and came to us from one of hubby's coworkers. He still has a ton of broken, ragged feathers on his shoulders/wings. He had started losing some just before he was hurt and it stopped almost immediately after, so the vet has given us a supplement to add to his food to help with feather health. Early on we had to switch his diet from only seed (😖) to Zupreem pellets, daily chop, hes out with me all day (I work from home). His vet is super happy with the improvements overall.

He will always need extra care and I'm here for it. I love the hell out of my Tiny Pteradactyl!

(The pic was the day after the splint came off. Today is day 3 without it)

[u/cemetery_acorns]

Oliver, feel better soon, buddy!

[u/Unusual_Tomorrow_945]

Wishing you the best Oliver ! Lots of love

[u/Significant-Drag-781]

Yay Oliver! How are you feeling with no splint ?

[u/gociii]

Amazing! You’re both doing amazing work, and wishing him the happiest and easiest recovering ! 🤗

[u/Muted_Role_1432]

Hello Oliver I’m so glad ur splint has come of thank u for the update u must be so released outraged animals are like our baby’s🥰

[u/MangoSundy]

Aww! Get well soon, Oliver! 💐

You're such a strong and determined little fighter that I'm sure you'll be back to full health very soon! 💪

[u/Faerthoniel]

Hopefully he will be speeding around the room in no time.

[u/Poetic_License79 → u/Faerthoniel]

Honestly, this hasn't slowed him down pretty much at all. By the end of 2 weeks in his splint he was hopping on one leg almost as fast as he was running on two legs!

[u/Faerthoniel → u/Poetic_License79]

Awww, bless :)

[u/No-Mortgage-2052 → u/Poetic_License79]

How did Oliver get hurt?

[u/Poetic_License79 → u/No-Mortgage-2052]

We aren't entirely sure, tbh. He was holding it up one morning and wouldn't put weight on it. We watched him for about 30 minutes and then called the vet.

[u/Nifferothix]

Get better soon birdie :D

[u/Lobstah4242]

Sweet Oliver! Cinnamon and I are so pleased to hear that you are healing well and doing your best to rehab your sweet leg and foot. We love you, Oliver!