Sore foot/toe

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Sore foot/toe

Post by corinne85 » Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:25 pm

Hello can anyone help one of my zebra finches has a sore toe it lots a bit swollen but does not really seem to be bothering him can any one give me any advise

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Re: Sore foot/toe

Post by Sally » Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:39 pm

Without a photo, it is hard to tell what might be wrong. Personally, if the bird is eating and drinking and does not seem to be bothered by it, I would leave it for now and just keep an eye on him.

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Re: Sore foot/toe

Post by debbie276 » Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:02 pm

Welcome to the forum :)
I would look carefully at the toe for any hair or tiny string, just be sure theres nothing wrapped around it tightly. A magnifying glass would be very helpful for this.

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Re: Sore foot/toe

Post by corinne85 » Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:27 pm

Thank you both i will try and get a pic of it this evening he is eating and drinking fine it must be a little sore as he keeps standing on one leg and pecking it but hes jumping and flying around his cage like normal

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Re: Sore foot/toe

Post by corinne85 » Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:55 pm

how do i attach a pic to this plz

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Re: Sore foot/toe

Post by Sally » Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:41 pm

corinne85 There is a section just for new members starting on the forum: http://www.finchforum.com/viewforum.php?f=81

If you scroll down, there is a topic on how to post photos. Hope this helps.
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Re: Sore foot/toe

Post by corinne85 » Fri Nov 13, 2015 6:38 pm

Thank you i will upload a pic tomoz thank you for the help

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