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I have a cockatiel with abnormal growths on its lower beak one each side where the beak meets the face can you please tell me what causes this condition please

 

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Age: 12; Breed: cockatiel

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June 22 5:04 PM (14 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
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These growths sound unusual and it is hard to tell you what is causing them without seeing the bird. I can give you an idea of what could be the cause. Some birds have mites that live on their face (called Knemidocoptes or scaly leg and face mites). These mites cause what looks like coral or spongy like bumps to occur around the beak. I have also seen birds with abscesses around their beak that can look like the lesions you describe. These are caused by infection inside the mouth of the bird and we treat them with antibiotics. It is also possible to see skin tumors in a 12 year old bird. All of these possibilities can be evaluated by an avian vet to give you a definitive answer. Please let me know if you have more questions about this. Best wishes.

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June 22 5:14 PM (9 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
thank you for your help i have more info for you
we have 2 birds one has had a round 2mm dia growth on the top beak causing little or no problem and has had it for some years now he is approx 18 years old the other birds lumps look similar but are on the lower beak one each side and appear to impair food intake she is a female bird approx 12 years old I dont think its infection as the lumps were first noticed some time ago.

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