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Posted by Timothy Henderson on November 12, 19100 at 12:00:00:
In Reply to: calcification growth on lower part of beak posted by Debbie on October 30, 19100 at 15:53:01:
: My cockatiel is getting very old (12 human years) and she keeps developing a very long beak. I have lava rocks, cuttle bones, etc. I resort to cutting it back to its nearly normal length. The real problem I see is a growth on each side of her lower beak (jaw) that looks like a calcification. I can trim some of this, but I don't want to hurt her. Is there something at the pet store I can get?
Out-of-control beak growth in parakeets is due to a mite infestation. In order to prevent all occurences of mites and lice in cage birds, a pyrethrin avian insecticide should be used every week.
At this point, I have to suggest visit to the veterinarian. The vet will need to examine the bird in order to determine the actual cause. If it is mites, ivermectin can be prescribed for rapid control.