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Expert: - 7/21/2007


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My granddaughter has a blue and yellow keet that is approximately three months old. We've noticed that he has some light colored discoloration on the corner of his beak closest to his mouth. It seems to be getting a little bigger in the past couple of weeks. What could it be and how can I get rid of it?
Thanks for any help,
Sincerely,
Jennifer

Answer
Hi, Jennifer.

I'd have to see a picture of the beak in order to help.  You can send to ripleybird@netzero.net.  Could be the beak is coloring out as the bird is getting older.  Is the bird showing any signs of illness?  What type of diet?  Any other birds in the home?  When did this discoloration start?

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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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