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Post by mizloco on Dec 2, 2012 12:50:22 GMT
Ernie keeps nibbling at his claws and I am just checking whether this is normal or if I should be worried? Bert has tried to help him nibble them as we'll which was quite funny as Ernie couldn't get him to leave his foot alone and kicked him off the perch in the end. They are both very happy and eating well but best to be safe than sorry.
Bert & Ernie
Oh and their human friend Nina
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2012 13:40:56 GMT
Ernie keeps nibbling at his claws and I am just checking whether this is normal or if I should be worried? Bert has tried to help him nibble them as we'll which was quite funny as Ernie couldn't get him to leave his foot alone and kicked him off the perch in the end. They are both very happy and eating well but best to be safe than sorry. Bert & Ernie Oh and their human friend Nina i wouldnt think it is any thing to worry about... but to be sure we would need a nice close clear pic of his feet ..  . |
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Post by mizloco on Dec 2, 2012 14:02:47 GMT
Ok that was not easy. They are not too good at sitting still for a photo shoot! Bert & Ernie Oh and their human friend Nina Attachments:
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Dec 2, 2012 20:03:58 GMT
Feet look fine in the picture. Some times they clean their feet with the beak, especially when there is some poo stuck to it or the perches are dirty with dry droppings.
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Post by Hezz on Dec 3, 2012 1:29:24 GMT
I agree with the others in that it is probably nothing to worry about. Mine bite at their feet quite often. But to be sure, check that they don't have any small white lumps on their feet and legs. This could be scaly mites. If it is only the claws that are being nibbled, and not the feet themselves, I would be confident that it isn't mites.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2012 8:37:50 GMT
Ok that was not easy. They are not too good at sitting still for a photo shoot! Bert & Ernie Oh and their human friend Nina ok nina .. the feet look normal in the pic.. so i dont think theres anything to worry about ... but do as hezz says .... as it never herts to keep an eye on them .....  . if it is mites ... its easy to cure... . but as i said from the pic they both look fine..... . |
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Post by mizloco on Dec 3, 2012 9:26:27 GMT
Thanks for the advice. He left alone after a while and seems to do it as part of his morning spruce up. I will keep an eye on his feet.
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Post by Hezz on Dec 4, 2012 0:39:55 GMT
I am sure he is fine, Nina, but with these little guys it really does pay to be vigilant. |
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