peeling beak
- Tammy
- Persistent Pursuer
- Posts: 289
- Joined: Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:59 pm
- Location: mississippi
peeling beak
I have a couple of society finches and I was noticing that some of their beaks look like they are peeling or chiping away. is there something I could give them to help them. -tammy
2 boxer, one fawn male and one brindle female
a pair of parakeets,
2 beautiful children
1 husband
a pair of parakeets,
2 beautiful children
1 husband
-
- Proud Parent
- Posts: 1165
- Joined: Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:17 pm
Re: peeling beak
This may be a fungal infection. Not sure of the medication. I used one called F10 but it was prescribed by the vet. Whatever it is, get onto it quickly. My little Zebbie Meep meep struggled with a really bad infection for 6 months, and in the end, I had to have him put down
-
- Bird Brain
- Posts: 14789
- Joined: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:30 am
- Location: WV
Re: peeling beak
Most times it's nothing to worry about and just a natural process. Maybe a picture would help guide you in the right direction.
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
- finchinista
- Pip
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:42 pm
- Location: Rochester, NY
Re: peeling beak
My Aramis' beak did that....I did some research and found that finch beaks grow in layers, like a human fingernail. A small amount of "peeling" at the edges is prob ok, but keep an eye on it. Aramis' beak is totes back to normal now, and his brother's has done the same thing.
I hope that helps! :}
I hope that helps! :}
- Tammy
- Persistent Pursuer
- Posts: 289
- Joined: Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:59 pm
- Location: mississippi
Re: peeling beak
thanks everyone..
2 boxer, one fawn male and one brindle female
a pair of parakeets,
2 beautiful children
1 husband
a pair of parakeets,
2 beautiful children
1 husband