help! my parakeets claws turn upwards what do i need to do!we found him so were not sure if we should take him

Answers:
his claws need clipping take him to a vet..

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if you found him, then I suggest that you contact a vet and ask them they might want to make sure he is not sick and does not have any diseases.

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I'm not really sure what you mean. Maybe you can cut his nails with a nail clipper. They need sandpaper to scratch on, they sell it at pet stores. If you found him, of course you should keep him!

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Does he have one of those little swing things hanging in his cage? That gives them something to hold onto with their claws. You might try taking him down to PetSmart and asking if they know what the problem could be.

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I'm no vet, but I've seen another bird's claws turn upwards, and in that situation it was because his claws had been torn off. It would in no way be a reason not to take him, as he could still live a happy, normal life.

There is also a possibility that it is from the bird not having a "perch," only being able to stand on a flat surface, so the claws would grow at an awkward angle. It this were the reason, and if it hadn't gone on for too long, it is possible that they may return to something more normal-looking with some proper perches and some time.

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TAKE HIM OR HER TO A VET

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do you know how or why it turned out of shape? why don't you take him to the nearest vet office.

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I've never had this problem with parakeets, but I have had it happen with cockatiels. There is no reason to not take him, but keep an eye on the nails as they might get really long and need regular clipping, which isn't hard to do once you learn how.

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If you found him I assume you checked with the Local Humane Society like SPCA to see if anyone reported losing one. The owners would probably Love to have him back. Ours has escaped a month or so ago and I still check with them to see if anyone has reported one.

It could have been out and about for awhile if where you are is warm and could have found food at birdfeeders and such. Nails may have been already overgrown and became more so since. Obviously whatever is the reason is sounds like it is a surviver so it seems as though t isn t a major problem. If you tried to find the orginal owner and no one reported losing one and you would like him that s great. I would love to think mine was in such good hands if somehow it wasn t possible for us to have him back.