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I have two green parakeets, one of them has very long beak. Beak is maybe twice longer than second parakeet's beak. He even not worm or green at the end. This long beak make problem for him eat.
You should bring your bird to a qualified bird veterinarian. This is a serious problem and needs to be seen by a vet for proper diagnosis and treatment. You'll have to find a vet that's experienced with birds, as most regular dog & cat vets don't have much expertise when it comes to our bird friends.
Overgrown beaks can be caused by several things, including old injuries, dietary deficiencies, and Knemidocoptes mites. A vet will be able to diagnose the problem, as well as trim the beak so the bird is able to eat properly. The bird may need regular beak trims in the future, too. Your vet should be able to show you how to do it at home if you don't want to take the bird in regularly.
Sorry I couldn't help more. This just isn't the sort of problem that can be diagnosed or treated over the internet.
- Lara
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Lara Jackson
Expertise
I should be able to help with most questions about the care, diet, breeding, genetics, behavior, rescue and rehabilitation of a variety of parrots, large and small, including lories & lorikeets. I`d be happy to help with health and disease information if I can, but emergencies need to be brought to your veterinarian.
Experience
I've kept parrots for over a decade, including many species from budgies and parrotlets to lories and conures, to macaws and cockatoos. My main focus is on my pet birds, but I do breed on a limited basis and also rescue birds in need. I lean towards a holistic or natural view of the care of my birds, including offering a varied diet and allowing controlled flight. I don't know if I would consider myself an "expert," but I do my best to remain well-read and up-to-date on my favorite subject - birds!
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