Falconeer Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hi, Anyone ever had a parrot break it's beak in a fight with another pet while you were away? My ringneck acts all macho and got into a fight with the CAG and now has it's left side of the beak torn from the face. It has been fifteen days since this, the bird is fine. Please tell me it will grow back. Someone said it does, but I just wanted to get a second opinion here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdgranna Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 What does the vet say? I would be worried about infection if I were you. Also, their beaks have sensitive nerves in them and any beak injury should be looked at pronto by a vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblhelix Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Really depends on the extent of damage and where. Can you post a picture? Greys are one species flock animals. It is not recommended they be allowed out with other species and certainly never (with any parrots) should they be unsupervised. This is a recipe for disaster and even death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear about this, but they should not have been allowed out together, it was just lucky the whole beak wasn't torn off. I would at least consult an avian vet for his opinion, like birdgranna said they have nerves and blood vessels in them and it should be looked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Falconeer i hate to say it, but who was supervising the birds while you was away ? I'm in agreement with the others i think you should have it checked by an avian vet. I wish your bird well & hope it isn't lasting damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I know their beaks grow all the time, but whether the part bitten off will grow back, I am not sure about. My sun conure had a damaged beak when I got her, her sibling bit thru the side, and it is still noticeable to me. It does not hinder her in any way but it has not went away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Yes, I would have the vet check him to be certain that things are okay. You have to be careful of infection if nothing else. And I would never let him out unsupervised with another bird. :dry: Please keep us updated on his condition and what the vet report is.<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/09/02 02:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Our previous Grey fell to the floor (she plucked her feathers so bad she could not glide) and broke her beak. She was just fine. It looked quite awful and scared the beejeebies out of us but it grew back fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tari Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 This is why I keep telling people. Don't let you birds "play" together. It's just not a good idea. I agree you need to go to the vet no matter how small the beak injury is. You can't see the inside and it could be worse then it looks. Please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hello All, Just got back from work after an hour and a half of commute. The beak broke on her left side nostril, ripping it off the face. Now they are placed far from each other. No one is home to watch them so now the cages are secured to ensure no fights and all. The ring neck is just a sweetheart. I will look for a avian vet now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblhelix Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Falconeer, I am very sorry to hear about this incident and truly hope that your ring neck will be OK...Can you post a pic of the damage? Please keep us updated on the status and let this serve as a reminder/lesson to us all about the potential danger in allowing birds together unsupervised. I am very sorry this has happened, but each members experience allows the rest of us to learn. Thank you for sharing and I hope that the prognosis will be a good one. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 The ring neck is fine though.. a bit mellow after the incident, but it's been three weeks since this and he is doing just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tari Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Sounds like a pretty bad break. Hope you get to the vet soon. Good idea keeping them apart. Let us know what the vet says. I hope it repairs ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Falconeer, why don't you post a photo of the damaged beak so we can have a look at the damage done, I am just curious and I'm sure some of the other members would want to take a look at it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconeer Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Judy and all others... Will post pic as soon as I get my cam back from my mom's. In the mean time, lemme try to get a webcam quality shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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