Localised beak infection?

fredwck

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The beak is crusty near the top and since today one bit broke. I suspect infection rather than physical but otherwise he is eating drinking playing well. Is it contagious? Topical antibiotics/antifungal? Others in the same house seems unaffected.
 

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Personally, it appears to me as if he injured the area.
The flaking, and dryness going on is not uncommon and can simply be the result of a dry environment. An antibacterial ointment over the injured part may be good for a couple of days, but it should resolve on its own completely fine without intervention.
Duck bills go through a lot of beating consider how they use them so don't be surprised to see scrapes/bumps/flakes etc.
 

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