Missing Claw

[turningstones]

I have a new young budgie about 12 weeks old which is missing the claw on it's inside back toe. I have only just noticed (now its tame enough to sit on my hand) but I have had the bird for a month and have seen no sign of an injury. There is no scar just a stump.

Is this common? Should I be worried?
Thanks, turningstones

[carol62]

My young budgie Belle has a claw missing on one of her back toes,just a stump like yours. Its never bothered her.

[starlingqueen]

Mar 18, 2014 9:52:24 GMT turningstones said:

I have a new young budgie about 12 weeks old which is missing the claw on it's inside back toe. I have only just noticed (now its tame enough to sit on my hand) but I have had the bird for a month and have seen no sign of an injury. There is no scar just a stump.

Is this common? Should I be worried?
Thanks, turningstones

This can happen in the nest box, done by the parents I believe.

[Hezz]

Or a breeder being a tad rough in the catching process. Budgies can adapt very well to small disabilities of their toes or claws; even the whole foot. If he is a pet, absolutely nothing to be concerned about; if in an aviary, just take note now and then to check he is coping all right. The most you may notice is a slight lack of certainty on landing, or hanging upside down.