Recently purchased a parakeet (8/24/23) and when we got the bird home we noticed he was keeping his leg up, we then noticed it had a leg band and some crust around its leg... we called the store immediately and was told if it's the band there is nothing they could do for us except exchange or return our money for the bird. We didn't want to get rid of it so we took it to a bird store and was told the band was embedded in the leg. At this point we were told its too difficult to remove it and would cause alot of bleeding. The professional said it was too far gone and best to let nature run its course and let the leg fall off which then he would be a healthy one legged bird who will be able to function normally. I don't like they would help with a vet or even return my $33 to put towards it's care. So disappointed.