Beak problem

Question
My bird was playing on the floor and attacking his toy.  I noticed blood everywhere all of a sudden.  He had broken off part of his beak.  it's stopped now and I've kept him quiet in his cage all day.  Is there anything else I can do? I've given no food today, just water.

Answer
Hi, Lisa.  Thanks for posting!

Your bird needs to be seen by an avian veterinarian.  Not a cat/dog vet, but an exotic animal vet that is certified in treating birds.  There is a vein that runs through the beak of a bird and it's obvious your keet has hit this vein.  Birds can loose a lot of their blood supply if this vein is compromised.  Also, a broken beak can affect the bird's ability to eat and drink, which can be a very serious situation for a parrot.  S/he needs to be seen by a birdie vet ASAP.  In the meantime, keep your bird warm, quiet, calm.

Chrys