Injured beak after night fright.

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Injured beak after night fright.

Post by livinonaprayer » Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:21 pm

Hi guys. Last night the zebras had a night fright. I do use a night light but we all know how night frights can be.
This morning I noticed that one of them has an injured beak. The top part of her beak looks like it might be dented in and there's a little black mark on it.
Does the beak repair itself over time? It doesn't interfere with her eating and she acts the same. I tried to get a picture but she wouldn't sit still.
Thanks.
-Arlene

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Re: Injured beak after night fright.

Post by dfcauley » Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:48 pm

OH Sorry about that....... I would not worry about it too much if the bird is acting normally and eating well.
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Post by L in Ontario » Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:57 pm

I agree with Donna, if the bird is eating, drinking and acting normal - just try to give it some peace and quiet. Don't bother taking pictures of it - it will just stress it out more and the bird doesn't need that right now.

Glad to hear it survived.
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Post by livinonaprayer » Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:28 pm

Thank you Donna and Liz. I've had the budgies and the finches go through night frights before but this is the first time one got hurt.
I have no idea what set them off. I was awake and they just started flapping around the cage suddenly. Thanks again. :)
-Arlene

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