beak freak

[turksinmaine]

My bird is 7 1/2 weeks and is the only one with top beak bent upward. not sure but doubt it was since birth.any info or help appreciated as to what caused this and if can be corrected or not. here are photos. his/her mouth is fully shut, at least as far shut as can be.


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[GitaBooks]

It could be genetics, it could be an injury, or it could be because she isn't getting the right nutrition. As long as she can eat and drink she should be okay though. Try offering vitamins and minerals.

Best of luck with her. I hope she gets better!

 

[turksinmaine]

thanks, I'll try doing that.I didn't know if maybe that is what it looks like when tney get a bent beak or something from fighting as I see at times two birds fighting mouth to mouth.

 

[GitaBooks]

Vets trim the beaks of birds with abnormalities such as this, but I don't know if its wise to do at home, as it can cause bad pain, bleeding, and worse damage. Helping to correct the beak is something to think about though.