Whats up with our Conures foot, he doesnt like to stand on perch?
My daughters Jenday Conure doesnt like to stand he prefers to lay on his back or in his bed. He seems to curl up one of his feet like there is something wrong with it. We just got a bigger cage for him because we thought he couldnt move around it very easily. He doesnt climb well and has problems staying on perch for any length of time. Is the curling of the foot normal?
There are so many possible causes of this behavior. Your best bet, of course, is to take the bird to a certified avian vet for a thorough checkup.
In addition to that, you may want to get rid of any plain dowel perches you have, and replace them with natural branch perches, like the manzanita perches you can purchase in pet stores, or perches you make yourself from safe, non-treated tree branches.
"Size is a critical factor when choosing a perch. Your bird should be able to rest comfortably on his perch. Your birds feet should not wrap completely around the perch but rest on the top half as shown in the accompanying photo. Perches that vary in diameter will give your bird a choice as to the most comfortable spot to roost. Several perches of different sizes also exercise the feet while improving strength and dexterity. Improperly sized perches can cause medical conditions, such as arthritis and atrophy, to develop.
Natural branches make the best perches. They not only give the birds a comfortable perch, but provide a source for chewing. Parrots enjoy removing the bark and chewing the branches so they may need to be replaced often. Some of the safe woods that can be used to make perches are Apple, Ash, Beech, Birch, Cactus Wood, Cottonwood, Crabapple, Dogwood, Elm, Fir, Mulberry, Manzanita, Pine, Popular, and Willow.
Only use branches from trees that have not been sprayed with insecticides or pesticides. Clean branches using a 10% bleach to water solution. Leave bleach on for 10 minutes then, rinse well. Seasoned branches are safer but may be inhabited by insects. To kill insects: bake branches for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. For large branches: seal the branches is an air tight plastic bag for 30 days to kill any bugs."
http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww8e.htm
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