Tulip's broken beak is FIXED.

[Falconeer]

Hello all,

 

I am happy today. My little ringneck had gotten into a fight with my CAG and ended up with a broken beak. I could not post pics of it, but I discussed it in another thread called 'Broken beak'.

 

The original damage was something like this... from the left nostril of the bird, about 3/4 cm down, towards the tip of the beak, it was ripped off. I could see the nostril hole was now 7-8 times bigger compared to the other hole.

 

This morning, I saw her and was shocked. I was feeding her through her cage, and then saw her beak it was like the chipped of piece had magically disappeared overnight and she had a lighter red color beak growing underneath it all the time. This took about a month and a half from the accident she had.

 

The point is that beaks do heal. The damage was like when a nail is chipped upto the flesh, that's how it looked and now it is brand new without any scars. unbelievable.

 

Will post pics in a few days... still no cam <br><br>Post edited by: Falconeer, at: 2007/09/14 10:44

[Tari]

So what did the vet say? She should at least be on antibiotics. Something could be going on behind the beak you can't see. And yes cracks do sometimes grow together.

Glad she is doing well.

[danmcq]

Thats good news falconeer. :-)

 

Yes, beaks are always growing, just like finger nails.

 

Please keep us posted on the progress and a photo once you have a camera.

[Falconeer]

No avian vet in this area. I have a friend who is a vet, comes to RC heli flying fields, but that is in winter only. This has been over a month now and she is just fine and active as ever.

 

I am still looking for a vet though.

[greylover]

Im glad that her beak is better.Danmcq is right there just like finger nails.She will be singing along.:laugh: all day

[Guest]

sounds good! lucky birdie

[Tari]

Do you have a good relationship with a dog vet? They can at least make up some cipro a good all around antibiotic maybe? Or call an avian vet that can tell them how to mix it up and dose it?

Birds are very good at hiding illness. She could have an infection for months and you never know till it is to late.

And are you sure there is not one around? My avian vet is not listed on the internet but he is certified. Maybe ask around or find a near by parrot club. Even if you have to drive a little ways to get to the vet it well be worth your birds life. And good to know for the future and you need to take that grey for a well bird check up ASAP anyways.

[nevjoe]

That is great news. Keep those guys apart.

 

Lots of luck.

 

Joe

[judygram]

Glad to hear that beak is healing itself, but you do need to find some sort of good vet, for the time may come that you may have a need for one in some sort of emergency.

 

Sure would love to see a picture of it, but get it when you can.

[lovemyGreys]

Glad to hear the beaks grown back , but i do agree with Judy you need to find a vet of some sort for emergencies.

[Falconeer]

yeah, will go back to place I bought it and see if there is one around. There is this bird and animal market in town, will go there tomorrow.

[loviechick]

I'm glad it's doing better!!