Purple-ish spots on my zebra finch's feet

[Johnny99]

Hi, I have a male zebra finch and today I noticed purple colored spots/patches on each of his feet (same place), any idea what it is Is it normal? He is his usual self, I was just trying to clean his foot as he stepped in poop and I noticed it. He is 4 years old.

 

[Zara]

@fashionfobie @Elisabird

 

[fashionfobie]

It may be a tiny bruise. This is my first guess especially since you haven't noticed before. Should heal up fine.

How often do you provide bathing opportunities? If he has a dish to splash in, he will be able to clean mishaps without your help. As you likely know we want to handle finches minimally. Even gentle cleaning from us can cause bruising on an 12g bird.

If you bird is afraid of bathing sometimes putting lettuce in the bowl help encourage them

 

[Johnny99]

It may be a tiny bruise. This is my first guess especially since you haven't noticed before. Should heal up fine.

How often do you provide bathing opportunities? If he has a dish to splash in, he will be able to clean mishaps without your help. As you likely know we want to handle finches minimally. Even gentle cleaning from us can cause bruising on an 12g bird.

If you bird is afraid of bathing sometimes putting lettuce in the bowl help encourage them

I give him a shallow dish with water once every day to bathe in, just wasn't sure it would come off just like that so I put a bit of water on that spot and gently tried to wipe it off with the bottom of my finger.

 

[fashionfobie]

I would simply keep an eye on it. I imagine it will heal just fine.