Another black toe

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ann
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Another black toe

Post by ann » Thu Sep 07, 2017 11:51 am

One of my gouldians developed a bad toe a few weeks ago, which fell off. I've been keeping an eye on his foot, and I noticed yesterday that another one of his toes was getting dark. Today it looks worse. Does anyone know what's going on? If this keeps up he will have no toes. There are a few avian vets in the area, but they know absolutely nothing about finches.
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Re: Another black toe

Post by andiok » Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:51 pm

ann
hi. unfortunately it looks like avascular necrosis to me

read this. someone else had this issue and the bird made it.
http://www.finchforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=31186

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Re: Another black toe

Post by lovezebs » Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:42 pm

ann

Did you check with a magnifying glass under a strong light, to see if there isn't a hair or a bit of fiber wrapped around this foot or toes?
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Re: Another black toe

Post by Fraza » Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:18 pm

I dunno if this is right other members tell me if it is wrong back can't you soak it in salt water
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