Reply #7: NewHampster [View All]

(on edit here is a better avian vet listing
http://www.aav.org/vet-lookup/)

First sorry about your situation there. With this post you've already shown more care and concern than Feather's inept owners (who I advise you kick in the ass the next time you see them if possible.... good burial pfeh!!). My advice would be to go to a local exotic vet clinic (birds, ferrets, reptiles are all treated by exotic vets). There are lists online of these here is one for ferrets http://www.quincyweb.net/quincy/vet.html (most vets that treat ferrets treat birds as well but be sure to ask). Try to make an an appointment and explain the situation and the birds age to the vet. I'd make a safe bet that the vet will recommend euthanasia which I think considering the pain the bird is in is the humane thing to do. As far as costs the visit plus the euthanasia will probably cost in the neighborhood of 100-150 dollars. I would hope the owners would pay you for this but i don't know them really. From what you describe I guess I'd take that chance considering the pain and distress the bird is in. Whatever you decide don't beat yourself up about it, you are doing the best you can. Its not you who put the bird in this bad situation. Hope this helps.
Scott