Datsuns beak and random pics
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Datsuns beak and random pics
Hey guys I know I have been slack lately but here are some pics of my babies and only one of Datsun.... Im hoping to take her out tomorrow for a photo shoot so should get some more then.
I am getting a little concerned about her beak, it has a yelowy tinge on the tip which has shown up recently. She gets LOADS of veges and has a combo of harrisons and seed throughout the day too so I know her diet is probably not lacking but this is likely to be a nutrient deficiency, any ideas on what causes it and what I can do?
Heres a pic that kind of shows it
And some of Audi for Jen, yes he is a brat! He is personality PLUS and too cute for words he can get away with murder because of it
Audi in his nest
Chev
Bun, my Easter Bunny
...yes she is licking her lips...
And then this is just a random pic I took a few weeks ago at a beach called Wenderholm, it is a great big picture frame with beautiful carvings on the beach and the view was amazing! I had to share!
This one is specifically for Angie, this is 'Dory' my friends beautiful rat, we looked after her for a while over Christmas, she is amazing! So clean (litter box trained) and snuggly! I love her, she is my rent-a-rat whenever I get upset that James wont let me have any I play with her and feel bettter. I know she should have a friend but she just absolutely hates other rats so she gets LOTS of human company instead.
Appologies to those who dont like rats, believe it or not they are very similar to parrots in many ways
I am getting a little concerned about her beak, it has a yelowy tinge on the tip which has shown up recently. She gets LOADS of veges and has a combo of harrisons and seed throughout the day too so I know her diet is probably not lacking but this is likely to be a nutrient deficiency, any ideas on what causes it and what I can do?
Heres a pic that kind of shows it
And some of Audi for Jen, yes he is a brat! He is personality PLUS and too cute for words he can get away with murder because of it
Audi in his nest
Chev
Bun, my Easter Bunny
...yes she is licking her lips...
And then this is just a random pic I took a few weeks ago at a beach called Wenderholm, it is a great big picture frame with beautiful carvings on the beach and the view was amazing! I had to share!
This one is specifically for Angie, this is 'Dory' my friends beautiful rat, we looked after her for a while over Christmas, she is amazing! So clean (litter box trained) and snuggly! I love her, she is my rent-a-rat whenever I get upset that James wont let me have any I play with her and feel bettter. I know she should have a friend but she just absolutely hates other rats so she gets LOTS of human company instead.
Appologies to those who dont like rats, believe it or not they are very similar to parrots in many ways
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omg wonderful pics and I adore the rat .. what a beautiful girl. The girls are more active than the boys. The boys love!!!!!! to snuggle, they would snuggle all day long if you let them. And each has a different personality. Just adore ! them.. Thanks Chamon.
I will have to get some good pics of ours to show you
I will have to get some good pics of ours to show you
Angie
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Chamon,
Thanks for the pics of Audi. I'm falling for that little lovie! He's so cute. And of course we all know I love Dats too! I had a rat when I was younger. She was awesome.
Forgot to mention that I LOVE that first picture of Chevi! It is so cute. Looks like he's saying, "here I am..."
And Bun is darling! Love the one where she/he is licking lips.
Thanks for the pics!
Hugs,
Jen
Thanks for the pics of Audi. I'm falling for that little lovie! He's so cute. And of course we all know I love Dats too! I had a rat when I was younger. She was awesome.
Forgot to mention that I LOVE that first picture of Chevi! It is so cute. Looks like he's saying, "here I am..."
And Bun is darling! Love the one where she/he is licking lips.
Thanks for the pics!
Hugs,
Jen
Chamon
Just on the beak thing - I notice that atticus' beak looks a little yellow on the tip also. Now I never thought anything of it until this whole beak & feather thing - then I assumed that it looked like that because of the disease. Obviously I am mistaken because datsun certainly doesn't have anything wrong with her. I too would like to know if it's normal - maybe it's to do with age seeing as they're both about the same age???
Just on the beak thing - I notice that atticus' beak looks a little yellow on the tip also. Now I never thought anything of it until this whole beak & feather thing - then I assumed that it looked like that because of the disease. Obviously I am mistaken because datsun certainly doesn't have anything wrong with her. I too would like to know if it's normal - maybe it's to do with age seeing as they're both about the same age???
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Carrie, how is Atticus? I am going to post more pics tomorrow (have to charge the batteries) that show her beak better. I am sending away a couple of feathers to DNA and they do PBFD too at the same time so will know about that in about a week.
I know its dumb to have waited 17 months and then get her DNAd now but I just cant wait any longer and her behaviour is so not text book gender specific. The lil bugger knows I am dying to know what she is so shes sending out mixed signals..... driving me CRAZY
I know its dumb to have waited 17 months and then get her DNAd now but I just cant wait any longer and her behaviour is so not text book gender specific. The lil bugger knows I am dying to know what she is so shes sending out mixed signals..... driving me CRAZY
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OK so here are some better pics of Datsuns beak. The yellowing has come up over the last 2 weeks and is really worrying me.
Dats eats seed, harrisons, loads of veges and some fruit everyday so I can't work out whats going on here! I am starting to freak out so any ideas will be appreciated!
Now one of me strangling her
And one of her being cute
If anyone can give me any info on what this is or what I can do to fix it and get her beautiful RED beak back please help!
Dats eats seed, harrisons, loads of veges and some fruit everyday so I can't work out whats going on here! I am starting to freak out so any ideas will be appreciated!
Now one of me strangling her
And one of her being cute
If anyone can give me any info on what this is or what I can do to fix it and get her beautiful RED beak back please help!
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Your pics are really good...how do you get such good closeup
I'd never try to diagnose anything about a bird so if your concern is getting worse you gotta see a vet.
Now, looking at your pics [Your pics are really good...how do you get such good closeups?] frankly I can't see anything that would make me upset. She looks to be in good feather. Could she be polishing her beak alot and maybe wearing down the red pigment? She looks good to me and she looks fit too.
But really only an avian vet and some research into beak pigmentation and its usefulness to diagnoses can tell you anything for sure.
Now, looking at your pics [Your pics are really good...how do you get such good closeups?] frankly I can't see anything that would make me upset. She looks to be in good feather. Could she be polishing her beak alot and maybe wearing down the red pigment? She looks good to me and she looks fit too.
But really only an avian vet and some research into beak pigmentation and its usefulness to diagnoses can tell you anything for sure.
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Just in case she comes back. The coloring is normal. A lot of ringnecks will get that coloring to some extent on their beaks. I am not sure if it is from rubbing on concrete perches or just rubbing in general, but mine aslo have some of that on theirs and I have seen many others that also get it.
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