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I have a parakeet whose bill appears to be extremely dried ...


Sent to Pet Experts August 28, 2006 8:45 p.m.

I have a parakeet whose bill appears to be extremely dried out, brown, and flaky. My other parakeet's bill is very healthy looking and shiny. Can you tell me what is wrong?

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Age: 1; Male; Breed: Parakeet

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August 28, 2006 8:52 p.m. (7 minutes and 33 seconds later)

Hello. The bird is only a year old, correct? What is it's usual daily diet? Do you see any splits or chips or is it just the dryness? Thanks, Patricia

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