My budgie's feet look splayed and toes curl when perching. Is he okay?

Keep an eye on her. If she will allow, you can clean it daily with a mild antiseptic cleanser. Provide perches of different shapes, textures and thicknesses to condition her feet. Having only round perches of one size can lead to sores on the feet and overgrown nails.

Thanks for reaching out about your parakeet and including photos. The feet deformities are likely developmental problems but could also have an underlying viral etiology. Same for the feather loss. A veterinary visit could help with some diagnostics but keep this bird separated from other, if viral could be contagious. Good luck.

Your bird will probably need to have the nails trimmed about every 8-12 weeks. The toe in the picture does look a little abnormal but it is probably not because of the nail. If the toe is causing an issue I would recommend having your vet take a look at it. Xrays may need to be performed to revaluation the bone. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Ouch! Those feet should be checked out by a vet and some blood tests run to make sure there isn't a nutritional deficiency or other illness causing the foot problem. If your bird checks out OK, then it may be a genetic deformity that will be there for life. Birds that have trouble perching or getting around may do better with large, flat perches, or flat shelf-like platforms so they can rest their feet and move around without falling off. Food and water dishes with similar shaped platforms can also help make it easier for your bird to access.

Thanks for reaching out about Pino and including a photo. The foot appears deformed. If there a local wildlife rescue group that can assist? This could be due to dietary deficiencies, improper husbandry or other causes. A veterinary visit is recommended if a rescue group can not be identified. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Dhal and including photos. Vitamin D3 and calcium deficiencies could result in weakened bones and possible fractures/metabolic bone disease. Other considerations are enlarged internal organs (right testicle or kidney) placing pressure on the nerve going to the limb, and possible orthopedic problems. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan which should include radiographs. Fractures and luxations are painful and difficult to fix later, testicular or renal enlargement might be more responsive to treatments early on in the disease. Good luck.

Inability to perch and balance are very concerning signs, and seeking vet care is needed to find the problem. Even if the vets in your area do not specialize in birds, seeing if one can still take a look is best. Injury to the legs, illness, malnutrition, stroke and a myriad of other issues can cause balance and perching issues, and they require medical care in person to treat. At home you can try to offer low, flat perches and food and water in shallow dishes that are easy to get in and out of, however seeking veterinary care in person is needed to get Bluey feeling better.