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Baby budgie with cracked/hanging beak

23 9:52:43

Question
Today I went to check on the baby budgies in the aviary when I noticed that one of the babies had its beak literally hanging off. I don't know what caused it to do this but I am asking everyone here what I should do. I really do not know, as I have never come across this before.
Pictures:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/percysmate/budgies076.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/percysmate/budgies077.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/percysmate/budgies078.jpg

Sorry the pictures aren't very good, I didn't want to stress the poor baby out for too long. It is worse than it looks, just hanging there. Thankyou very much for your help.

Rosie


Answer
Hi again, Rosie.

The vet's course of action would depend on the severity of the injury/medical problem.  I could not have stated what the vet would do without knowing the full extent of the injuries.  To know this, I would have to physically examine the baby bird; not just see photos.  In addition, I'm not an avian vet!

Chrys

Hi, Rosie,

You need to get this bird to a certified avian veterinarian ASAP or an emergency pet hospital if there's one near. If you don't, the baby will not be able to be fed/eat/drink and will die.

Chrys