My bird was bitten by a rat—its toe bleeds heavily and the middle nail is half-detached.
Expert Answer
If a bird’s foot is bitten and bleeds heavily, clean and disinfect promptly to avoid infection. Use iodine to disinfect and check the leg bone for breaks.
If the bone is fine and only the nail is hurt, keep it clean and disinfect; it usually won’t affect walking. Apply red antiseptic solution for 2–3 days. If too scared to eat, give glucose for energy.
My bird got a toe injury and I cleaned with iodine, checked the bone by gently feeling, and it healed fine since nothing was broken. For a rat bite with heavy bleeding and a half-detached nail, disinfect well, keep it clean a few days, and watch for infection. If the leg bone's involved or he won't bear weight, a vet needs to see it. Offer glucose if he's too shook to eat, and keep the cage calm.