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hi!
i have a female and mated with a male. she layed 3 eggs and 2 hatched.the baby birds are starting to grow feathers andthe mothers cere changed to crusty brown then on the sides it was pinkish and peachish mixed together. does she have mite? is it normal?
p.s. sorry for writing 3 messages. just confused.
Hi again, Katelyn.
Are you asking about the beak or the cere here (your subject says beak, but you talk about cere in your post). The dark brown, crusty look of the cere means the female is in breeding condition. I'd have to see a picture of the bird's beak in order to see what's going on. As I explained in my other response, budgies can get scaly face mites, but parrots don't normally get mites in general. You can look up scaly face mites on the internet to get an idea what they look like so you can compare with your bird's cere/beak.
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.
Experience
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.
Publications
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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