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Expert: - 8/12/2007


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Today I went to check on the baby budgies in the aviary when I noticed that one of the babies had its beak literally hanging off. I don't know what caused it to do this but I am asking everyone here what I should do. I really do not know, as I have never come across this before.
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Sorry the pictures aren't very good, I didn't want to stress the poor baby out for too long. It is worse than it looks, just hanging there. Thankyou very much for your help.

Rosie


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Hi again, Rosie.

The vet's course of action would depend on the severity of the injury/medical problem.  I could not have stated what the vet would do without knowing the full extent of the injuries.  To know this, I would have to physically examine the baby bird; not just see photos.  In addition, I'm not an avian vet!

Chrys

Hi, Rosie,

You need to get this bird to a certified avian veterinarian ASAP or an emergency pet hospital if there's one near. If you don't, the baby will not be able to be fed/eat/drink and will die.

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, 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 a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.

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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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