I need help to find out if my conure’s feet has problems

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I’m not sure if my conure’s feet has any infection or it is normal !!!
She doesn’t look uncomfortable though.
We don’t have avian vet in our area. I was wondering if anybody knows what should I do about it. Any thing that I can use to help ?
I posted the picture if you may check and let me know.
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noodles123

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I am by no means an expert on foot conditions, but this isn't normal (in my humble opinion).
Did he pick at his feet/chew them before this became a problem?
Here are my very uneducated thoughts on the matter (and there could be more than one at play):

1. An infection of sorts (fungal/yeast or bacteria).
2. Scaly mites (?)
3. Bumblefoot--did theses sores first start on the bottoms of feet?
4.How is his diet? Certain skin conditons can be caused by excess or under-use of specific vitamins
5.Also, are you using any lotions etc on your hands that could be causing irritation/an allergic reaction on his skin?


Does he have any other health issues, what is his age, and how long has this been a visible problem?
When was the last time an avian vet checked him out and has he ever had blood-work done?
What do you use to clean the cage?
 
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OMG see a CAV at the very least for the TOENAILS... Yes those feet are not normal the absess or whatever.

Book a vet appointment immediately and also get the toenails clipped. And Yes you are right! get that looked at.

I think everyone on here would say I'm the one that is the most lax..."eh probably ok" ...but in this case no there is something going on there.!!!!!!
 

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Hi there! If you're willing to share where on this globe you stay, we might be able to help you find a vet :) we've members all around the world!
 

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Hello, welcome to the community...I'm so glad that you found us, because your Green Cheek's feet are very seriously infected, and have been for some time based on how advanced the infection looks to be...His feet are both extremely swollen and inflamed, and obviously have many little areas where the skin has been opened-up and their is pus in them...And even though they are scabbing, I have to tell you that I am extremely worried about your bird's well-being. Both of his feet are extremely swollen and red, and it appears that the swelling is advancing towards his legs.

If this goes untreated, your bird could become very, very sick and eventually die from this infection...I'm not trying to scare you, but I do want to impress upon you how serious this infection that he has is. Ideally he would be taken immediately to an experienced Avian Vet for a culture to figure out what is causing the infection, and then he would be given the proper prescription medications to treat the infection, as well as some anti-inflammatory medication and pain medication, as he is no-doubt in quite a bit of pain, even if he's not acting like he's in pain...Birds purposely hide all outward signs of illness and pain for as long as they can, it's a survival instinct to protect them and their flock-mates from predators, who target weak birds...But he is no doubt in severe pain based on how swollen and inflamed both his feet are...

We can try to help you, but we need a lot more information about how this happened, your bird's environment, and where in the world you are/live...

1.) How old is your bird?
2.) When did you first notice that something was wrong with his feet? (How long ago did this first start?)
3.) Is your bird housed with or share his cage with any other birds, or do you have any other birds that he is around?
4.) Is his cage environment clean and dry? Or is it common for him to be walking in or standing in a lot of poop? How about water or dampness, does he commonly get into wet/damp areas? Is he housed outside or inside? And Where is it that you live in the world, what country?
5.) Has he been picking at his feet? Do you have any idea how this first started? It's obvious that it has spread and gotten worse, but it's important to know how it first started...

It's very important that we try to figure out how this first started, because without being able to do any lab-testing, like cultures/swabs, we can't know what type of infection this is...Is is Bacterial, is it Fungal, is it a Parasite, etc. And without knowing what type of infection it is, we can't tell you what medication will treat it...For example, if it's a Fungal Infection (often happens due to constantly damp/wet feet or environment), and we were to tell you to give your bird an Antibiotic, which only treats Bacterial Infections, the Antibiotic would actually make the fungal infection worse and worse...So we need to know as much about what has happened and your bird's environment, diet, any other birds that get close to your bird, where you live in the world and what type of parasites might be located there, etc. to try to help your bird...

I'm very concerned about this infection spreading into your bird's bloodstream, and making him very, very sick...Is he eating normally as of now? Is he acting normally, playing normally, etc., or is he at all lethargic and sleeping more than usual? Any vomiting or loose, watery droppings?

***Could you possibly take a photo of the bottom of your bird's feet for us to see? It's possible that this started-out as a condition called "Bumblefoot", and the infection simply spread to the rest of his feet and legs...Also, do his legs also have scabs on them, or are they also swollen or red? Or is it just his feet?
 

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I was just looking at the photos again...Have you been putting anything on his feet, like any ointments or creams or oils? If so, what?

His toes are all swollen and infected, but his actual feet are both pretty-much nothing but very swollen, red masses of infection, and I can't see his ankle joints or his legs because of his feathers being in the way, but judging by his feet I'm guessing that his ankle joints are both severely infected as well...This infection is very bad and spreading towards his legs, which is how infections spread, regardless of what is causing them. They travel towards the body...So if you could take a good look at both of his ankle joints and both of his legs and let us know if they are also swollen,, red, and inflamed, or if there are any scabs on them as well, we'll know how progressed this infection is...

I know you said that he doesn't seem to be uncomfortable, but trust me, he is in a lot of pain...I'm in pain just looking at that...Again, birds hide all outward signs of pain and illness for as long as they can, so even though he's not acting like he's bothered by this, he obviously is in a lot of pain...He'd have to be. So it's important that we try to figure this out as soon as possible...

Do you have any regular Veterinarians where you live? How about any Livestock or Poultry Veterinarians?
 

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I’m not sure if my conure’s feet has any infection or it is normal !!!
She doesn’t look uncomfortable though.
We don’t have avian vet in our area. I was wondering if anybody knows what should I do about it. Any thing that I can use to help ?
I posted the picture if you may check and let me know.
Thanks.

That looks bad get her to a vet, it is swollen likely due to infection. Nope that not normal and not going to go away on it's own. What perches is he using? Hoping not the one that come with most cages as they cause bumble-foot, but usually starts at the toe area? No matter what it is bird needs vet care ASAP!!
 
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EllenD

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Could very-well have started as Bumblefoot on the bottom of the foot, and went untreated/perches were not changed, and it got severely infected...Can't tell if it's Bumblefoot unless we can see the bottom of the foot too, as that's where it would start...Could also have started due to another bird constantly biting at this bird's feet, either a cage-mate, or if this bird commonly stands on the cage of another bird that bites at it's feet through the bars.

Either way, it's an advanced infection that needs treated immediately or this bird is going to become very sick very quickly.
 

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Could he have burned his feet??
So sorry this has happened. It is indeed very serious, and probably need systemic antibiotics. Like Ellen said could become life threatening.
You can soak his feet in very dilute betadine and warm water, until you can get to a vet for help.
 

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With feet like these I would even take him to a vet that does chickens/livestock etc..

You can always ring for a consult to the Vet-university-clinic here, but that birds needs help asap!
 
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I’m in Lethbridge Alberta. If anybody knows any good vet that I can take my bird
 
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Hi there
Thanks for your response
I don’t put lotion on my hand often and I try to wash my hand befor I pick her up
I give her just the cockatiel good and some fresh fruits and vegetables
I guess I have to find a good vet to take her ASAP
 
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I’m going to book a vet tomorrow thanks
 

noodles123

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Look up "certified avian vet" (for the best), but at this point, any vet is better than nothing- the sooner, the better.
 
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Hjj

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hi there
she is 7 month old ,,, i noticed it a week ago and she nibbles on her feet
no she is not sharing cage
i guss i have to find a vet that can help me tomorrow
 
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Hjj

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OMG Now I feel worst knowing she is in pain I'm going to find a vet by tomorrow
Thanks
 

noodles123

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Sometimes birds chew on their feet due to pain (like arthritis or bumblefoot), other times, if they are bored they can become a bit OCD and chew for no reason other than distress.



Either way, there is a clear issue here (infection likely)..Not certain what, but doesn't look good. I am glad you posted and I hope you get her in ASAP.
 
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Thanks to you all,,,, knowing she is in pain make me feel horrible,,, I'm going to take her to any vet asap and I will keep you posted
 

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Thank you! Let us know what you find out!! Best of luck!!!!
 

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