My lovebird is biting his 'feet'

[BirdyBrain]

Fellow Wing Flappers,
My lovebird has been biting his feet (or whatever "feet" are called in bird lingo) on a fairly regular basis for the last two weeks or so. I don't see any sore spots on his feet, and I'm certain he's not biting his nails -- definitely his feet. He's far more apt to do this when he's relaxed and just hanging out.

Is this normal?
Could this be a sign of an underlying medical problem?
Maybe a new diagnosis: Lovebird OCD?

I'm not worried, but I'd be remiss in not tossing this out to the experts in Planet Lovebird.

Thank you,
Yoda's Daddy

 

[ParrotLover2001]

Jordan does that too, so do my other birds. I believe it is part of preening. Just trying to clean their feet. But if there is blood, sore spots, mites, and other things out of the ordinary, a trip to the vet is a must.

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[BirdyBrain]

Thank you for your feedback.

Another 'bird person' elsewhere suggested that, in addition to considering a trip to the vet, I first try putting a little olive or coconut oil on his feet. How does that sound?

Much appreciated!

 

[plumsmum2005]

Coconut above olive IMO. AV visit if it's constant chewing like a definite irritation. Do look for sores etc.

Plum has/does do this from time to time, accompanied with some funny noises. Funny birds.

So we are not the one and only forum then? ;-)

 

[texsize]

Cheeky my whiteface tiel bites his feet. He actually appears to have a "fight" with them.
He makes noise like he is angry at them.