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My cockatiel's foot isn't gripping & nail broke. Any home remedies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 40 lbs

Hi my cockatiel is not gripping with his left foot and one nail has broken so that he is not whistling . But he is eating and drinking water normally. There is no avian vet near or far from my house. Is there any home remedies that i can apply to cure him? Please help me because i love my cockatiel so much i'm worried.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 10th, 2017

Feed an appropriate pelleted diet supplemented with a fortified seed mix. Use perches of different diameters to exercise the feet. A flat perch platform can also be used to make perching easier. A broken nail can be clipped off at the break. Minor bleeding can be controlled with gentle pressure and some plain cornstarch.

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