Worried

[Donna196481]

Ok so I have been worried about the colour of Chester's beak, when I first got him his beak was bright red all over but is now changing colour. His bottom beak is going black which i think is normal but now his top beak is going back too.
Well.i decided to Google this and everything I'm reading says that the top part of his beak should not be going black if he is an IRN and that he could be ill.
He is moulting but is eating, drinking and being his mischievous self.when out.
Could chester be an ARN.or a hybrid.
I don't care what he is as long as he's healthy.

 

[Vampiric_Conure93]

If the top beak isn't supposed to turn black, I'd definitely schedule a vet visit. Good luck!

 

[Tman]

Donna I did a little research. And what I found out, a ringneck from 6months to eighteen months the dark area on the top beak touching the bottom beak is normal. For a maturing ringneck.

 

[Donna196481]

Thank God, none of my googling came up with that.
Thank you

 

[Tman]

Thank God, none of my googling came up with that.
Thank you

Donna thats what we're here for, we are a community of parrot lovers. Don't ever hesitate to ask a question. You need help, we are here.

 

[Donna196481]

Thank you the other birds I have had in the past have been budgies and a cockatiel all very much loved but I would call chester my heart bird as he has enriched my life so much and given me reason in life.
I did alot of research before I got him but have learnt a lot more since lol

 

[Jordan7]

i was wondering the same with my baby ringneck and i was also checking that and i found that is normal.