Hard Poop Ball Stuck Around Foot

[mark85 0]

Hi i bought 2 male budgies earlier today, on arriving home & putting the birds in their cage i noticed the lutino male had a lump on 1 of his feet, upon further inspection realized it was a ball of poop, now the real problem how to remove it safely, i tried but it has hardened up & won't budge & i don't won't to pull it to hard in case of injuring the bird.

 

Any tips or advise on how to deal with this would be great.

 

Also picture of foot below

 

Edited June 28, 2013 by mark85

[robyn 0]

Try soaking the toe in warm soapy water until the ball softens a little then if you gently squeeze the lump it should crack enough to remove it. Don't pull it off if it resists, (soak a bit longer) or you could remove the nail, even the toe in chicks.

[Budgie_Mad 0]

Yes Robyn has it under control, she is a person you can trust.

[mark85 0]

Problem fixed, put his foot in a bowl of warm water & after about 10 minutes it came off, also thanks for help appreciate it.

[Rahul Borooah 0]

Use a wet cotton swab and keep wipin it. It will come off

[henry76 0]

I understand your concern about the hardened ball of poop on your lutino male budgie's foot. To safely remove it, try softening the poop by gently dampening a cloth with warm water and placing it on the affected area. Be patient and approach the situation with care, avoiding pulling too hard to prevent injury to the bird. If the issue persists, consider consulting a veterinarian for further guidance. Best of luck in resolving the issue and ensuring the well-being of your budgies!