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Hello, recently my budgie some how got is oe nail caught and ripped it off of the foot a bit. His foot was bleeding for a while but now has stoped. His nail is still attached a bit to the foot and the blood has dried up and looks like a little scab. What should i do about his foot and his to nail. I think it would be best to let the cut heal naturally but the toe nail is hanging of so i dont know what to do about that.
Hi, John.
I don't know how much you know about birds, but the toenail needs to come off or be cut off. I recommend you take your budgie to an avian veterinarian to have this fixed. I'd really have to see the injury in person to tell you exactly what needs to be done. Without seeing the injury myself, I can't tell you what to do and you doing something you're not sure of can result in more damage. This bird really needs to be seen by a bird vet.
Chrys
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| Comment | Great advice the vet said it was a good thing to take my budgie in. the knowledge from you is great and i will not hesitate to come back for more advice. Thanks again, John | ||
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Expertise
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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