Do beaks shed??

[bandits_mom08]

I was looking at Bandit's beak and it almost looks as if it is pealing. Does that happen?? He acts normal, his feathers look fine, he eats and drinks fine. could this be an issue?

 

I was going to take him to a vet but if this is normal I wont take him.

 

thanks

[matt314159]

I think that's normal, ponti's beak flakes a little sometimes, but she usually rubs it off on her own as shes cleaning her beak. Either that or my bird's got problems too!

[judygram]

It is normal for their beaks to flake and peel as it is continually growing and they do like to wipe their beaks on things, especially a nice white shirt or blouse.:ohmy: :laugh: :blink:

[bandits_mom08]

judygram wrote:

they do like to wipe their beaks on things, especially a nice white shirt or blouse.:ohmy: :laugh: :blink:

 

Aint that the truth!!!:laugh:

[dblhelix]

Sounds pretty normal, post a pic if you want us to have a look. Kip's beak "sheds" from time to time and/or flakes. When she was about 1.5 yrs old the upper curved part of her beak turned very light/bone colored (almost like a Timneh beak) and then a large part ended up flaking off over the course of a few weeks. As Judygram indicated, the beaks are constantly growing so what you describe likey is completely normal. <br><br>Post edited by: dblhelix, at: 2009/02/01 03:41