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Bumblefoot in caique?

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CockatooCarl
CockatooCarlOPJul 27, 2026
145 posts Β· since Jul 2026

Noticed a small red bump on my zebra finch's foot. Could this be bumblefoot? I have varied perch sizes but maybe not enough natural wood. What should I do? Is this a vet emergency or can I treat at home?

PollyWantsACracker
PollyWantsACrackerJul 27, 2026
60 posts Β· since Jul 2026

What worked for me was target training first, then building up to step-up. Took about a week but my Amazon parrot responded really well to it.

AvianVetTech
AvianVetTechJul 27, 2026
76 posts Β· since Jul 2026

So what I ended up doing was putting the food bowl higher up β€” birds feel safer eating at height. Within a few days there was a noticeable improvement. Definitely worth trying.

BudgieBootcamp
BudgieBootcampJul 27, 2026
116 posts Β· since Jul 2026

My vet in Hamilton suggested offering chop first thing in the morning when they're hungriest and I noticed a change within the first week. Highly recommend.

Fatima_YYZ
Fatima_YYZJul 27, 2026
69 posts Β· since Jul 2026

I showed this post to my bird and they looked at me with zero remorse. They know what they're doing.

FeatheredFriend_ON
FeatheredFriend_ONJul 27, 2026
28 posts Β· since Jul 2026

If you're in Kitchener, check out the avian vet on Hurontario St. They're amazing with sun conure specifically.

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