Sprite's beak looks very dry...

[Atwee921]

Sprite's beak look very dry and is peeling. The peeling is the same thing that my nails do, and they always do it in the summer! And I know that parrot's beaks are made of the same things as our nails, so I think the peeling could be because of the weather. Anyone have any tips for getting it to stop peeling?

Sprite's beak looks a bit like this http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr255/vdtijer/pics089.jpg, but there is actually a piece where it is peeling off. I'll see if I can get a picture...

 

[Atwee921]

It looks sort of similar to this but its a birds beak, of course. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qDt0ut7dL...I/s1600/dermnet_photo_of_split_fingernail.jpg

 

[ZoeS]

What is his diet? My nanday's beak does that. I just got her and she ate only a seed mix.

My GCC libby's beak was also like that when I got her (again, seed diet) but it is growing out now.

Does he chew on his calcium thing? I think it's either caused by insufficient nutrition / calcium. Although I suppose it might simply be too dry. Does he shower with you?

 

[MacawGuy]

If u use veggie oil on her beak. The yellowkind u cook this. It helps it from not staying dry.

 

[ZoeS]

If u use veggie oil on her beak. The yellowkind u cook this. It helps it from not staying dry.

haha yeah, I oil my birds' beaks, too. I moisturize with straight up oil (grape seed, almond, etc etc) and they seem to like it so I rub some on their beak. They get moisturized, too, in the morning.

 

[MacawGuy]

It works very well

 

[patch]

I never thought of this. Pepper's not having any beak issues but he might enjoy it now and then. Thanks!