Is my parrot's butt-scratching normal, or should I call a vet?

Check her vent for redness or swelling. Monitor for loose droppings. Submit a sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. If she is of egg laying age, have her physically examined by your vet or an experienced avian vet to diagnose or rule out being egg bound.

It could be that some stool is getting stuck, or that there is something causing irritation. Cleaning the area with a washcloth and checking for any wounds, redness, parasites, etc can alert you to any issues. Making sure Flint is on a balanced diet and isn't getting too many extra snacks can also help keep his stools passing with ease. If he continues to scratch or seems uncomfortable, a vet visit to rule out anything more serious is also a good idea.

You can mist him with warm water to encourage preening. This will promote healthy plunage. If he continues to itch, it may due to mites or infection. These would require an exam with your veterinarian for confirmation. Mites can be treated with an over the counter spray. Read labels v\carefully to confirm the chosen product can be used on birds. Clean and sanitize the cage, bowls, perches and toys. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Change the cage paper daily. If an infection (bacterial or fungal) is diagnosed, your vet can prescribe the appropriate medication.

Thanks for reaching out about Sparky. Could he being going through his first molt and the white flecks are keratin from the new feathers? Continue to provide good nutrition as protein, vitamins and other nutrients are essential for health, growth and a good immune system. Seeds are not a complete diet and an avian pellet plus some table foods are recommended. A veterinary visit is recommended for an initial exam and consultation for diet/husbandry. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about your budgies. Psittacines are meticulous groomers, constantly ruffling feathers. So this could be a normal behavior. But feather mights are not uncommon. If scratching to the extent of bleeding, a veterinary visit is recommended. Continue to offer bathing. Good luck.

Birds can chew on their feet if they're bored or itchy. Checking over your bird's foot and looking for any visible wounds, redness, irritation or open scaling (some scaling is normal in all bird feet, but you shouldn't see sores, open wounds or dirt/debris stuck to it) can help you determine if there may be an injury that needs to be treated. If the foot looks OK, just keeping an eye on it for now is best. If it changes or a problem is visible, taking her to a vet is best. If she seems bored or stressed (especially because she isn't with her usual people), offering some extra treats, toys and interaction together may help reduce her stress and any boredom and keep her from picking at her feet more.

This may be mating or sexual behavior. The whole seed indicates regurgitation instead of vomiting. The rubbing of the perch is likely mounting behavior. It should pass. You can provide different toys or rearrange the cage to distract him, but there is no cause for concern as long as he is behaving normally otherwise.