Guest briansmum Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 i've been looking closely at pictures of other greys beaks and noticed brians top beak is a bit "bumpy" down the edge.. as in, it's not a straight curve (would take pictures but still dont have my camera back) it is by no means inhibiting him or over grown. i just wondered if it needed filing down. when is the right time to get the beak filed, if at all?
Hannah_Rae Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 A cement perch should do the trick. They will groom their beaks themselves. -Hannah
Guest briansmum Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 he has a cement perch... 2 infact. and lots of toys of different materials.
kiwibarb12 Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 the only beak I file is Mickie, the budgie, and that is only because the little bugger files it into a point - the better to get me with!:laugh: I wouldn't worry about it - sounds natural to me.
Hannah_Rae Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 I agree, if he has perches to groom with, and it's not interfering with anything, it sounds like it's okay the way it is. Does he get enough calcium?
Guest briansmum Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 yeah he has plenty of things to groom his beak on.. and he does calcium has always worried me.. when i got him the breeder gave me a bottle of calcium supplement, but when i saw the vet he said not to bother with that cos too much calcium can hurt them too as long as he has a calium enriched diet. brian has harrisons pellets which have calcium in them, he gets egg (with the shell) once a week, porridge made with rice milk (lactose and dairy free but with added calcium) a couple of times a week and almond nuts. is this enough?
Hannah_Rae Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 I would think so. I know that overdosing on Calcium can have consequences for anyone, and it sounds like he is getting plenty in his diet. Have you asked your vet about the bumps?
danmcq Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Hi Beccy, I personally would not worry about Brian's Beak from the description you have given. As far as beak filing or grinding goes, I would never have that done. Their Beaks maintain themselves just fine without human intervention by worrying about "Cosmetics". Unless of course you wanted to get a Halloween "JackoLantern" saw-tooth grind to greet the little ones at the door with <br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2007/10/21 14:44
Tari Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 My amazon has a very over grown beak. But filing them is painful for the bird so as long as he can eat his beak is left alone. See how long it is? But he has no issues with eating so it stays.
judygram Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 I see that Tari, the beak is overgrown and I would leave it up to an avian vet for filing down a beak, if they need one.:huh:
Toni Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 can opener? Nut cracker too!!! A huge one !! danggg. He has one longgg pecker :evil:
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