Beak Problem?

Rowan · 13-09-2015, 02:00 PM

Hello,

Does the lower beak grow the same as the top one?

It's just that when Twiglet is eating I've noticed a cracking sound. Watching him eat today is bottom beak has a point on it and it has worn his top beak down, so it is an inverted V shape.

Should I get it trimmed?

Thanks,

Row xx

Gordon · 13-09-2015, 03:00 PM

Needs a trim Row you can do it yourself quite easy.

Rowan · 13-09-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordon

Needs a trim Row you can do it yourself quite easy.

Really? Will an emery board, like the one I use for my nails be enough?? How do you do it?

If you look at this thread you can see his beak, not the 1st 3 pics that's Tetley.

http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=73156

Thanks Gordon

Gordon · 13-09-2015, 04:12 PM

The top beak needs a bit of a trim to level it up I use a good set of nail clippers never tried a nail file.

Rowan · 13-09-2015, 04:15 PM

Thanks G!

I've just tried with a nail file. He went bloody mental!!!!! How do you keep their heads out?

Gordon · 13-09-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowan

Thanks G!

I've just tried with a nail file. He went bloody mental!!!!! How do you keep their heads out?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B009...EL&ref=plSrch#

Gordon · 13-09-2015, 04:21 PM

You have to hold it very tight from above with your thumb and finger he won't like it.

Rowan · 13-09-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordon

You have to hold it very tight from above with your thumb and finger he won't like it.

Thanks, I think lol

Can it wait a week while I move house or will it cause damage?

He's going to hate me isn't he

Rowan · 13-09-2015, 04:43 PM

Also, how the hell do I do the bottom beak????????

Gordon · 13-09-2015, 05:14 PM

It won't be a problem for another week or two.
You will need to open his mouth you might need another pair of hand to do this make sure you hold his head tight also it might help to have a pencil to hand and put across his mouth to stop him closing it also best time to do it is when he is cold as he won't have so much energy.
And yes he will hate you for it.

13-09-2015, 02:00 PM	#1
Rowan Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bury St Edmunds Posts: 1,703	Beak Problem? Hello, Does the lower beak grow the same as the top one? It's just that when Twiglet is eating I've noticed a cracking sound. Watching him eat today is bottom beak has a point on it and it has worn his top beak down, so it is an inverted V shape. Should I get it trimmed? Thanks, Row xx __________________ Row xx

13-09-2015, 04:15 PM	#5
Rowan Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bury St Edmunds Posts: 1,703	Thanks G! I've just tried with a nail file. He went bloody mental!!!!! How do you keep their heads out? __________________ Row xx

13-09-2015, 04:43 PM	#9
Rowan Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bury St Edmunds Posts: 1,703	Also, how the hell do I do the bottom beak???????? __________________ Row xx

13-09-2015, 03:00 PM	#2
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	Needs a trim Row you can do it yourself quite easy.

13-09-2015, 04:12 PM	#4
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	The top beak needs a bit of a trim to level it up I use a good set of nail clippers never tried a nail file.

13-09-2015, 04:21 PM	#7
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	You have to hold it very tight from above with your thumb and finger he won't like it.

13-09-2015, 05:14 PM	#10
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	It won't be a problem for another week or two. You will need to open his mouth you might need another pair of hand to do this make sure you hold his head tight also it might help to have a pencil to hand and put across his mouth to stop him closing it also best time to do it is when he is cold as he won't have so much energy. And yes he will hate you for it.

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