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Expert: - 11/5/2006


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My conure parrot appears to have a hairline fracture of the upper beak that starts on the right, lower edge of the beak and goes upalmost to the "hump" of the beak.  I was told that this fracture will heal naturally, but I am wondering if this is true.  What do you thik I should do?  

If I take her to an avian vet all he  will say is, right the beak is fractured (or not), but what can he actually do or recommend do if it is indeed a fracture?

Thanks,
Feliciano

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Hi, Feliciano.  Thanks for posting!

It's possible and likely this "fracture" could heal naturally, however, how do you know this is only a hairline fracture and not something more?  It could look like a hairline fracture on the outside, but be more extensive on the inside.  Is the bird having any trouble eating, drinking, or breathing?

You're right...an avian vet might tell you what you already believe to be true.  But, what if it's more serious?

I recommend you visit an avian vet just to be on the safe side with something like this.

Chrys

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.

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I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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