Peeling beak?

Evangel · Post by **Evangel** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 3:55 am

Tuki's beek seems to be peeling. Are their beaks supposed to do this? I'm getting a little worried. I've tried giving him a cuttlefish to grind his beak on but he just destroys it, I've also tried him with a calcium bell but he hates that too (he's so difficult to please haha). What do you guys think? Do I need to get him to a vet?

Post by **Lauren** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:10 pm

How old is your IRN? My Yodas beak is 'peeling/flaking' aswell. He is 4 months old. I think his beak is just growing. Because its gotten a bit bigger and rounder in the last few days.

Dont worry, My Gilbert is 'difficult' to please aswell. :wink:

Evangel · Post by **Evangel** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:14 pm

He's about 4 months as well. I'm glad to hear it's not just Tuki's beak that's flaking. I went on vation and came home to him with a flakey beak so I paniced :roll:

Haha Tuki seems to enjoy destroying everying may it be his toys, treats or anything he can get to. He's recently started to bite our puppy too. I think there's some sibling rivalry there

Post by **Lauren** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:11 pm

http://www.avianweb.com/beakdeformities.html#dry

Some beak info.

Evangel · Post by **Evangel** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:03 am

That's for that! It's realy helpful

Topaz · Post by **Topaz** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:45 pm

I appear to be having the same problem with Jade. See photos

Topaz · Post by **Topaz** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:51 pm

I'd posted this before really reading PsitticulaChick's post. That Avian vet site is really great - I wonder whether we have anything similar in Australia - anyone know?

I also wonder how we get hold of the "Daily Essentials3 and CalciBoost"
over here?

Post by **Lauren** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:12 am

Looks like Gilberts. My avian vet didnt say anythings wrong with his so Im guessing Jades beak is ok.

http://www.vetafarm.com.au/product_list.asp?category_id=24

This site has some good products for your fids and is Australian. Also has a list of petshops around Aus that stocks them.
Im sorry I cant help with the Daily Essentials3 and CalciBoost. Maybe look around the pet/birdshops, they usually stock some suppliments.

Does your avian vet sell suppliments?

Topaz · Post by **Topaz** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:42 am

Our vet is just an ordinary vet - none of them in our area know anything about birds! I have no idea what I will ever do if there is anything badly wrong with any of the birds.

I had a look at Vetfarm - was actually looking for pellets, but didn't see anything that resembled the Daily essentials 3 and Calci boost. I did get a calcium block from the pet shop, but the little devils won't touch it - typical!

Post by **Lauren** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:21 am

Sorry wasnt much help I cant seem to find alot of the products people mention. Can you order Daily essentials 3 and Calci boost online?

I picked up a calcium perch for Gilbert but he wont touch it either! Very typical!

Maybe because its red? I have no idea. :roll:

Lets hope your fids never do need emergency care. Read up on whatever you can about first aid for birds.