Meadowlark Farms
Lady Gouldian Finches - Overgrown Beak & Claws
| OVERGROWN BEAK |
| Beaks and Claws can become overgrown for a variety of reasons. Keeping them trimmed is easy and recommended - and is part of good animal husbandry practices! |
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| There are many reasons a birds beak may become overgrown. The bird may not be the greatest at personal hygiene and does not wipe it's beak on rough surfaces to prevent the overgrowth. It has been said that over medicating a bird will cause it's beak to grow too long. And oddly enough, an overgrown beak can be a sign of calcium deficiency. Beaks may be trimmed carefully with a pair of sharp scissors or nail clippers. It is important that you do not cut too much, as they beak will bleed heavily if cut down too far potentially killing your bird if the bleeding cannot be stopped. |
| OVERGROWN CLAWS |
| Overgrown claws can also be a symptom of over medicating or calcium deficiency, however many birds just aren't getting the right type of perch. With a variety of perch sizes and forms (cement, sand, rock, wood, etc.), your bird should be able to keep its nails trimmed on its own. However, you may need to trim them if they become overly long. Long nails can get caught in nesting hairs or other cage accessories. The nail can rip out and cause bleeding that if not stopped in time, can kill your bird. Use a sharp pair of scissors or nail clippers and trim just the tip of the nail, making certain not to cut the "quick" that may be seen through the nail if held up in front of a bright light. |
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