Vamppire Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Hi - please see attached pictures. Spencer developed this ridge in his beak and I'm not sure why.. The beak dips a little down at the ridge towards the tip. Does anyone have any ideas here? It's been like this for maybe 2 months, but honestly I don't remember it being a gradual thing - I remember one day thinking, 'How did that happen?' For some reason it didn't look like something to be concerned about, but now I am worried. If the size of the ridge has increased, it must be subtle enough to not notice. It doesn't visibly look more pronounced now than when I first noticed it. Thoughts appreciated - thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamppire Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Looking at pics, it actually might be closer to 3-4 months now since this ridge appeared. Wow, I didn't know it's been that long, I feel a little ashamed for not asking about this sooner It just didn't seem like something serious because the rest of him and his behavior is unchanged. But please let me know your thoughts... thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimKim Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 When I first got my grey he had this too. When I took him in to get his nails done they would file small amounts away. Then after doing more research and asking around, I bought a sandy perch and he groomed up his own beak to where it was smooth again. Recently he has started to get it again, but I think I need to get a new sandy perch. Here is a link to where we talked about this before. I hope this helps. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?190473-Pepper-s-beak-peeling-and-not-looking-good&p=203269#post203269 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdnut Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 This ridge on the beak is not unusual. My grey has it. So does my cockatoo. When they go to the vet's office for grooming, they will smooth it down for cosmetic purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Greys have that type of beak which only means that the beak above that left to right line which to you looks like a crack is simply the beak above that crack starting to die out so that a new layer of beak can come in. There is no ridge. That's just a trick of the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Its just a normal thing, my grey has it too. The sandy perch helps a little and when the vet grooms him he smoothes it out. Nothing to be concerned about... but keep an eye on his beak to make sure there is nothing unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamppire Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks so much everyone, I feel a whole lot better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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