Odd leg

[memlove54]

Hello everyone,
I recently got a male ring neck parrot (who is about 2 years)
When we got him, he was missing a claw (which was just a stump so I assumed it happened a while ago) and the rest of his claws looked healthy. But around 3 days ago, it had a pink tinge to it. I observed it and this evening i noticed it turned white and I was very alarmed. Where I live, the quality of veterinarians is not that good and I’m worried on what I should do. He is not so social and I don’t want to examine it as that will mean I’ll have to touch him and it will upset him.
I have a picture of it that I took about 10 minutes ago
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My dad said it’s healing but I’m very paranoid. He seems to be sitting on it just fine, no signs of limping


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[Dragonlady2]

Welcome to the forum. An avian vet should really examine his claw. In the meantime, are you able to reach out to a breeder of birds who could help you with this. They typically will have some experience in issues about birds. Can you swab the toe with a mixture of cayenne pepper and water. Cayenne pepper is supposed to help with injuries. Hopefully his toe will heal quickly.

[memlove54]

I will try although he doesn’t like contact but thank you !


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[Dragonlady2]

Try wrapping a towel around him and holding him while someone else works on his toe.

[Lady]

Gee wonder how things went with this little guy?

[memlove54]

He’s doing much better ! :)


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