...But all the attitude!!



Montague got into a scuffle with an Eclectus hen, and didn't win... The eclectus removed the upper beak, as you can see... The incident happened quite some time ago, and as you can see, the injury has healed well.



He was hospitalized for a few days right after it all happened- but recovered quickly! The vet gave him pain killers and antibiotics for a while, which we administered via a syringe. Within weeks, it had healed, and looks like this now.

The only lasting problem from the incident is that the lower beak needs to be trimmed from time to time. Our avian vet showed us how to do the trims, it isn't tough if you know what you are doing- But PLEASE don't try it unless someone shows you exactly how!

He can't eat seeds- but that is OK, because he has ALWAYS been on a pellet diet. The adaptability of these birds is incredible- He learned to live with the handicap, and gets along just fine!!

And- He's no less feisty than before. I don't think that Lovebirds know that they are so small (Which is what led to the altercation in the first place!).

-Andrew

He's so sweet he doesn't need a beak! Ruby says "step-up!!!!"

Awe he is just a doll,what a sweet face ,I am happy to hear he has coped well with his injury.

You know I have a green cheek conure that is missing her upper beak. She got out of her cage when I was at work almost two years ago and my CAG got it off. I actually still have her top beak.

I was so scared when it first happend. She was eating organic baby food and handfeeding formula for a while to make sure she was getting callories in. But now almost two hours later she eats everything. Cooked foods, pellets and seeds.

I will have to get a picture of her tomorow for everyone but all in all they adapt so well!

Accidents happen. Good thing this little one is feisty or it could have been much worse.

Aww, what a special little birdie. It is amazing how they can adapt. Thanks for sharing.

Animals are amazing how they adjust to things like this... What a cutie.

they do wonderfully !! VERY cute little love bird !! Our Beakie, a Goffins got nailed by an eclectus (mean little sucker...ONLY KIDDING !!! ) Beakie was only about 8 weeks old when it happened. She was for sale in a pet store and was in a cage with other young birds- the eclectus was also only about 2 months old. BUT they are quite different in power and bite ability at that age AND the beaks are QUITE soft. We got a call the morning it happened- that is why we have the first photo with her still with her beak on....

We saved the beak too... ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Here is our Beakie...

(I THINK I DID IT ! THREE PICS !! YAHOOoooooo

NOTE: it took over 3 yrs for the beak she has to grow in... That is how long it takes for you to know how much will grow back in. It is NOT quick.... We were sure she would have less until I spoke with a dear Vet friend who told me to give her time.

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Beakie just turned 12 !!! I can't believe it. We got her just before my mom and I went to the Atlanta Olympics.. Amazing how time goes by so quick. We realized we have our first Goffins Sydney 20 yrs... yikes... LOL. And one of our Nandays, Eddie is here since 1984....

doreen

Yes, accidents happen- Even with the most careful bird owners... For some reason, the Ekkie has decided that she does NOT like the lovebirds. She was never allowed near them- not even in the same room- but she managed to do this in about 30 seconds, while out on 'supervised' play time on top of her cage.

The problem is, the Lovebirds seem to think that they are big- They don't hesitate to challenge something as large as an Ekkie- And because of the size difference, well- There is no doubt who is going to win!!

But, as you can see, he gets along quite well despite the handicap... AND, still manages a mean bite when he needs it!

-Andrew