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Bumblefoot in caique?

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CockatooCarl
CockatooCarlOPApr 5, 2026
114 posts Β· since Mar 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
43 posts Β· since Apr 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
AvianVetTechApr 25, 2026
56 posts Β· since Mar 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
BudgieBootcampMay 4, 2026
85 posts Β· since Mar 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_YYZMay 4, 2026
54 posts Β· since Mar 2026

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

FeatheredFriend_ON
23 posts Β· since Mar 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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