Round, orange, the perfect size
for a tablespoon of seeds
and a 16-gram Finster.
Safe, supportive, snacks.

Actually, this entry should be called Bosco Broke Her Leg because that's what happened, sometime yesterday as far as I can tell. I don't know how it happened, but I do know that the small, glazed clay dish is perfect for her to sit in. Not only is it comforting, because it's filled with tasty seeds, it supports her body so there isn't quite so much stress on her leg. Otherwise she'd be sitting on the floor on her belly, left leg splayed way out, face practically on the floor.

The vet poked and prodded her late this morning, felt a break high up on the leg, and recommended - well, not much, as is usual in the case of such tiny birds. But, warmth and rest are always good, so Bosco will be in the hospital cage for a little while. The vet also suggested aspirin for the pain (one regular strength adult aspirin dissolved in one cup of water for one 16-gram bird, but DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME unless your bird is near the same size or you've spoken with an avian vet). We'll go back for a checkup in a week or so, to be sure the bone is healing well.

I've never broken a bone, but I'll bet it hurts. Poor thing. Still, a broken leg is better than a stroke. Or being eaten by zombies.