Parakeets Feet

Question
Hi,

One of my four parakeets has lost its ability to curl its toes/feet in order to grab the perches.  Other than that it seems quite healthy.  It now spends most of its time at the bottom eating seeds and where I've set a water dish for it.

Is there a disease that causes something like this?  

Thanks, Sue

Answer
Hi, Sue.  Thanks for posting!

It could be a disease, could be arthritis, could be a muscle or nerve problem, maybe a stroke?, etc.  You really need to take this bird to an avian veterinarian for an evaluation.  Not a cat/dog, but an exotic animal vet.  If you need help with this, let me know.

Chrys