Stiff toes? URGENT

[sahil112]

Hi, i got my ringneck yesterday. The breeder had it in a very small cahe about 30cm by 40cm maybe but he had it with another 5 in there. It was very cruel!

So i have been watching him or her and it seems relativly happy. It is eating fine and drinking when it is thirsty. But i have noticed it rarly sits on its left leg. It is always sitting on 1 leg and never closes the left toes etc. It is 4 months old and diet has basicaly been just sunflower seeds but i have started to feed it fruits and vegs etc.

I am really worried..isit injured? Will it go back to normal once it is eating a balanced diet and also has range of different perches to play on?

Please help!

 

[SailBoat]

With so very little information, it is difficult to say what your Parrot's toe problem maybe!

Please get your Parrot on 'bird safe' clean, dry and with the bark removed, natural branch perches. The more variation in the branch diameter the better. Target branches that range from 25 to 50 mm in thickness. A couple of the larger ones for sleeping perches and the 25 - 38 mm for moving around the cage.

There is a number of possible medical issues that could be causing your Parrot's toes to be stiff. That will need to be addressed by an Avian Vet. I highly recommend that when you get a Parrot that with in a couple of days of arrival in your home, your parrot is seen by an Avian Vet. That way a full spectrum blood test can be completed and a full examination of your Parrot.

With the above, it is also very possible that your Parrot had injured its toe(s) and once again, that would need to be evaluated by an Avian Vet.

A greatly improved diet will help! There are a couple of medical issues that as a result of poor diet like problems can develop. But, in addition to an improved diet would be specific medication. So, once again, the need for an Avian Vet visit.

First: Make an appointment with your Avian Vet.
Second: upgrade the perches.