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neilroberson
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Bird problems Nov 2, 2016 9:36:14 GMT -7 via mobile

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Post by neilroberson on Nov 2, 2016 9:36:14 GMT -7

I just got my new friend. His name is Loki. He was born on February 14, of 11. I have had him for almost 2 weeks. I have a few questions,
1. It looks like his beak is cracked. What needs to happen. Will it fall off? Or does it need to be trimmed? And how long will it take to regrow?
2. How do I know what new foods he likes? He just takes most food from me and throws it. It that normal?

Thanks to anyone who can help this newbie

Jane Global Moderator Mitzi and Monty Joined: January 2005 Posts: 10,610	Bird problems Nov 2, 2016 10:43:08 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jane on Nov 2, 2016 10:43:08 GMT -7 Hello and welcome to the forum. Can you post a photo? The beak might not be cracked, beaks can sometimes be quite rugged looking and ridged rather than cracked. It can take time to accept new foods. What is his current diet? Jane
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Haz
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Chyloe

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Bird problems Nov 2, 2016 16:30:22 GMT -7

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Post by Haz on Nov 2, 2016 16:30:22 GMT -7

The beak grows in layers. It can sometimes look cracked when one layer becomes chipped. When Chyloe goes to the vet for her checkup, the vet scrapes the chipped areas and smooths the beak surface.

Keep trying various foods. You will know he likes it when he gobbles it down. Sometimes you need to offer new foods repeatedly before he will try it.

Haz

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neilroberson Just Hatched Joined: November 2016 Posts: 2	Bird problems Nov 4, 2016 12:27:30 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by neilroberson on Nov 4, 2016 12:27:30 GMT -7 just loaded a pic. I have others I can text or email. thanks

Jane Global Moderator Mitzi and Monty Joined: January 2005 Posts: 10,610	Bird problems Nov 4, 2016 16:13:38 GMT -7 Adele and neilroberson like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jane on Nov 4, 2016 16:13:38 GMT -7 I don't think that is a crack, from what I can see I think it is just the layers of the beak creating that appearance. Jane
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Post by neilroberson on Nov 2, 2016 9:36:14 GMT -7

Post by Jane on Nov 2, 2016 10:43:08 GMT -7

Post by Haz on Nov 2, 2016 16:30:22 GMT -7

Post by neilroberson on Nov 4, 2016 12:27:30 GMT -7

Post by Jane on Nov 4, 2016 16:13:38 GMT -7