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How do I deal with a untamed cockatiel with one foot?

I have a female cockatiel with one foot and a stub on the other, in scared her legs will get sore so what can I do to combat that?

Hi,

She should probably be fine without anythig special. You could add a flat perch to her cage in case she wants something like that once in a while. I wouldn’t add a platform because it might cause her to nest and lay eggs. Cockatiels really do well with only one foot or even one leg.

Thank you for asking Lafeber,

Brenda