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Is this something I should be worried about?

BirbBrain

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This just started 1 hour ago, she was fine yesterday

I have a tiel' I dunno, but I'm pretty sure some of you guys already know that. But just today, she started lifting her leg and standing on one leg. She wouldn't stop. The toe on the leg that she is raising is a bit gray. Should a be worried?



EDIT: I searched it up and here are a few reasons,

Rest, warmth, comfort, and sleep.
 
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@Zara if Zara cant help i am sure shee can tag people in who will be able to
 

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Could the grey be her natural coloring? Does she use that foot for walking and climbing? She stood on one leg all day?
 

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She’s probably always done it, but maybe it’s just more apparent today.
 

BirbBrain

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That's normal resting behavior.
I know it is resting behavior but she has done it the whole day yesterday and today.

Whenever she walks, she suddenly stops and puts her foot up and just doesn't move at all.
 

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Could the grey be her natural coloring? Does she use that foot for walking and climbing? She stood on one leg all day?
Hi! Grey is not her natural coloring. When we got her a month or 2 ago, she didn't have a grey toe, it used to be pink. Also, she stood on one leg all day.
 

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It sounds like she could be in pain if it’s interrupting her walking. It’s been a couple of days since you first posted, so if she’s still doing it all day long, I would take her to a good vet.
 

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It sounds like she could be in pain if it’s interrupting her walking. It’s been a couple of days since you first posted, so if she’s still doing it all day long, I would take her to a good vet.
I know! I will. Soon, but, she literally just coughed! AND IT WAS A WET cough.
 

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It sounds like you believe that there is something wrong with her, so I would trust your gut get an appointment with an avian vet soon. I hope she’s okay!
 

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I believe your bird needs to see a vet. Your description of her leg lifting does not sound like normal resting behaviour to me, the discoloured toe is concerning and the wet sneeze doesn’t sound overly good either.
Has your bird had a wellness check since you brought it home? If not then I think it’s a good idea to book an avian vet appointment ASAP and get your bird checked out.
 

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I believe your bird needs to see a vet. Your description of her leg lifting does not sound like normal resting behaviour to me, the discoloured toe is concerning and the wet sneeze doesn’t sound overly good either.
Has your bird had a wellness check since you brought it home? If not then I think it’s a good idea to book an avian vet appointment ASAP and get your bird checked out.
Thanks!
 

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The OP has a post looking for a vet in Washington state US, Any members that can help? I don't have privileges to post in it to bump.

@Britnicorn Do you know of any vets near Seattle or Bellevue in Washington?
 

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The OP has a post looking for a vet in Washington state US, Any members that can help? I don't have privileges to post in it to bump.

@Britnicorn Do you know of any vets near Seattle or Bellevue in Washington?
Yeah actually

Dr Tracy Bennett at the Bird and Exotic clinic
10501 Aurora Avenue North
Zip code 98133
Their number is (206)783-4538

there’s a lot of avian vets on the west coast of Washington too. You can put your zip code in this website to see if there’s any closer to you
 
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