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Question
My budgies left foot is turning blue, is this a serious problem? He has not been in an accident or anything of that nature. Is this a common thing, or should we take him to the vet?
Hi, Tammy,
I don't know, you haven't provided enough information for me to evaluate. Some budgies' feet are/look blue, so I'd say this can be normal. However, if your birds feet were some other color and are now turning blue, blood circulation may be cut off for some reason. If this is a young bird, perhaps the bird is just growing older and getting adult coloration. Without further information, you may need to consult a certified avian veterinarian (a regular cat/dog vet won't due).
Chrys
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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems, nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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