Sudden foot problem: weak, cannot use foot

Pigeon walked fine, but then before my very eyes, its foot gave away. Pigeon has probably pain in one foot because it cannot stand on it. Also, when it stands on good foot and tries to put the sick foot away under her feathers the foot does not hide all the way in feathers as it used to be. This is not a vitamin D deficiency because pigeon gets its vitamins in water.

Can you see any swelling anywhere on her leg, any redness? From what you say, it sounds as though she has injured her leg or her foot.

Start by the easiest to observe, the foot. See if the pad is swollen or red, if there is an infected callous on the bottom of her pad, or any cuts, and whether her toes are all OK -- not bent, or limp, or discoloured.
Then check the leg. Gently feel the length of the bones between forfinger and thumb, and look for any differences from the good leg. If there is a fracture (unless it's very high up) it is often possible to feel the point where the fractured bones overlap slightly. If you don't feel a fracture check for a warmer area, which would indicate an inflammation.

Let us know what you find out.

How is she, Pigie? Any better?