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Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 2, 2015 15:07:50 GMT
Further to this post: budgerigarsforum.proboards.com/thread/11703/custard-vet-visit-40pm-todayCustards beak has grown quite long and it's time to go to the vet for a trim. Because we want to see a specific vet, we have to wait until 8th October. These are pics that I took this morning to email to the vet and he agrees that it's time to take action. Custard can still eat and drink, but I have had to fill the seed pots higher than usual and keep an eyes on his droppings to make sure. No way am I going to attempt this one myself:   |
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Post by ffiscool on Oct 2, 2015 15:54:56 GMT
Poor boy. No, indeed. Leave to the vet
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Post by OP on Oct 2, 2015 15:55:13 GMT
It looks as though he has broken bits off, like we can do with the nails.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 2, 2015 16:06:45 GMT
Poor boy. No, indeed. Leave to the vet Definitely, It looks too complicated for me. |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 2, 2015 16:07:30 GMT
It looks as though he has broken bits off, like we can do with the nails. It's odd isn't it, has a little hole in it. |
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Post by milliej on Oct 2, 2015 16:10:24 GMT
Poor little custard it does look 'odd'! I do hope it's ok until the vet can trim it.
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Post by Hezz on Oct 2, 2015 23:56:46 GMT
Oh, poor Custard.  Hopefully Mr Vet will be able to deal with this issue. It does look it has a hole in it; as though the rapid growth is compromising the strength of the beak. I can't remember what exactly you are doing for him, Marianne. Is it just the herbal treatments that he is on, or is he having something along the lines of Hepatosyl as well? |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 3, 2015 7:50:53 GMT
With regards to treatment, am giving him aloe in his water once a week. vitamins on seed twice a week, they also get calcivet in water twice a week. Not been prescribed any drugs yet. Will ask about Hepatosyl when I go on the 8th. OR I could send the vet an email now..  |
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Post by jellybean on Oct 3, 2015 9:14:18 GMT
I'm sure the vet will sort it out Marianne, hope all goes well |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 3, 2015 10:19:35 GMT
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Post by clt80 on Oct 3, 2015 12:47:33 GMT
What a cute budgie, hope vets can trim his beak and he'll be sorted soon bless him.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 3, 2015 12:53:36 GMT
What a cute budgie, hope vets can trim his beak and he'll be sorted soon bless him. Thanks clt80 he is a cute boy.. looks like a pet version of your avatar. Is that Bertie? Here is another pic of Custard.  |
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Post by clt80 on Oct 3, 2015 14:56:05 GMT
My goodness he is the double of Bertie!! Yes my avatar is Bertie. How old is Custard? Some clearer pics of Bertie attached (hopefully)   |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 3, 2015 15:34:49 GMT
WE would guess Custard at around 3... BUT we have no idea. The person that gave him to us got him from someone that found him in a churchyard. So we guessed him at 1 year old at that point. We have had him for 2 years. So he could be 10 years old for all we know! Bertie was totally beautiful!! |
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Post by budgiefriend on Oct 3, 2015 16:31:35 GMT
Bertie and Custard could be twins. Such handsome fellows. Hope the vet can give you advice on Custard's beak. Poor little guy. The beak looks very fragile.
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Hopefully Mr Vet will be able to deal with this issue. It does look it has a hole in it; as though the rapid growth is compromising the strength of the beak. I can't remember what exactly you are doing for him, Marianne. Is it just the herbal treatments that he is on, or is he having something along the lines of Hepatosyl as well? 
