Cockatoo

When you look at this picture, you see a clean, white, happy Umbrella Cockatoo. But only a short time ago, I was a filthy gray bird, living in an East Bay tire shop, with my insides hanging out -- literally.  I had what they call a “prolapse” of my lower intestinal area. I was in a lot of pain, and would not live much longer.  An animal control agency rescued me and Mickaboo sent me to one of the nation’s finest avian vets.  The doctors are still working on my derriere problem. I am going through a major repair surgery soon.  I’m Willie. Will you help me live?

Greetings from Jimmy, the shoe wearing Cockatoo! You might think I'm getting my feet wrapped to keep them warm but that is not the case here. I had an amputation on one leg many years ago so my other foot is having to
deal with all the big bird weight all the time. We larger birds don't do well with foot problems. Often the skin gets worn and breaks open which was my problem too. The Vet made custom shoes for me to protect me from infection. I also had surgery to close up an open area where the bone was sticking out.

Chacco was surrendered with an injured wing and keel bone. He was taken to our vet and put in a collar and bandaged up and given meds for pain control. He is a very sweet gentle bird. Sadly his wing had to be amputated but he has recovered and is healing well.