My bird is a cockatiel. His right foot is all swolen and he limps each time he walks. He also brings the right foot up and just stands on his left.
2006-10-15 13:48:41 · 10 answers · asked by cceh96 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
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2006-10-15 13:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by Adam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cockatiel that got tangled in threads of a cotton rope that's sold in pet stores for birds. I didn't notice it for hours until I heard unusually long chattering noises and freed him of it. He stood on his good leg a lot, hopped on it and limped for weeks afterwards. He's ok now but I'm always going to watch for cage things that look tattered.
Look and you may see a hair-thin strand of something that's wrapped around his leg, constricting the blood flow in the leg or toes. It always comes from a rug thread, bird toy or in one case fishline. If your bird has already cast it off he'll probably be OK. To make sure examine the bird while holding him upside down with a towel in your hand so he can't bite you too hard. Lay a loose end of the towel over his head so he can't see what you're about to do. This usually takes 2 people.
Talk unexcitedly to him and gently inspect his feet and toes under a bright lamp. (You'd be surprised how hard it is to see these because they're pulled so tight.) If there's a thread around the leg or toes you'll have to untangle and remove it. If you don't feel confident get a vet to do it (prefer avian vet). At least you'll already know what to tell him the problem is.
Good luck.
2006-10-15 15:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a foot infection, possibly Bumblefoot. What kind of perches does he have? I would take out his perches and put a clean rag or paper towels on the bottom of the cage. If you have a rope perch, I'd put that in and keep it close to the bottom of the cage so he doesn't have to move around as much. If you have a concrete perch or perches with those sand coated covers, I'd pull them out ASAP. The sand coated perches are really good at causing foot infections.
You're going to have to see a vet about this. Foot infections are really stubborn and they tend to stick around even with strong medications. Until you can get in to see a vet, have your guy soak his feet in a sink of warm water with a pinch of salt and baking soda mixed in. Make sure to dry his feet good when you're done :-) . Do this for 10 minutes once a day. Sometimes that's all you need to clear up the problem. If he has Bumblefoot, it can be a real pain to fix! My quail have it and I have to soak them real good every so often. They still have it, but it helps ease some of the discomfort is causes. You could be a perfect bird keeper and a bird would still develop foot problems. When his feet recover, try getting a variety of perches, if you've not already done that. It should help keep the food problems under control :-) .
Good luck! Keep us updated!
2006-10-15 13:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any bird who is loved should be taken to an avian vet if there is a problem such as a swollen foot. There could be too many causes to be able to cure it yourself. If the bird is lifting his leg, the swollen one, it needs help.
As far as standing on one leg, (not injured) it's natural. That is they will rest with one leg tucked under and just stand on the other. I have a Amazon parrot, a cockatiel, and 3 love birds which all do the same thing at times.
2006-10-15 16:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by Tweek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Man my bird does the same thing( except the swelling, but she stands on one foot)I have a coqeiteil too (however you spell it) and i saw her with just one leg up and i don't know why, but she hasn't done it in a few months, but I was like why is she doing that. If it keep happening over and over you should ask a vet and e-mail me if it keeps happening or if you have any info on it. I really want to know too, but your bird might stop just like mine did. Hope everythings good Holla Back Peace ~1~
2006-10-15 13:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take your cockatiel to the vet, sorry, it's the only thing for you to do. It sounds like it either sprained its leg or a toe, or broke one or the other. It must have gotten caught in the cage somehow, or on something else in the cage, but the swelling is a sure sign that it needs to be seen by a vet.
2006-10-15 14:06:56 · answer #6 · answered by MiZmeL 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there any swelling ? He might have gotten it caught in or on the cage and twisted it, or could've even broken it. If you have a good Vet, you might consider taking him to the Vet to have it checked out. Also.. how old is your bird, and are they any other birds in with it, or that would hurt it ?
2006-10-15 13:54:19 · answer #7 · answered by JSSK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the doctor. He may of fractured, borken, or hurt in a way. Does he fly around a room? If so does that room have a lamp?
2006-10-15 14:02:30 · answer #8 · answered by San P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have a broken foot, a sprain, or and infection.....You should have a vet take a look at it.
2006-10-15 14:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Jssk. I would take it to a vet just to be on the safe side.
2006-10-15 14:01:29 · answer #10 · answered by Jusme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋