I don't have any tips to add for the beak. I just want to wish you luck.

Please omit the margarine... it's not good for them either ;-} Especially if it contains any trans fats. They are better off getting oils and fats from nuts. In this bird's case, maybe chopped/pulverized nuts due to the beak condition?

Today is the appointment, later this afternoon. It is only 8.30am here, not due there till 5pm.

My vet is GREAT. She does PBFD rescue herself. I wouldn't trust Peggy or Pi'ere with any other vet though in the practice. Peggy's last trim was a nightmare, but only because of the PBFD, the quick grows as fast as the beak itself. My vet will give me any kinds of medications or advise over the phone for these birds without a consult. I won't be going in the room this time, I had to nurse Manau through it every time, I did Peggy through it. My daily life consists of some kind of blood loss with these birds, I need a break.
I think I have done well so far coping with all this blood.

The margarine, I figure these birds are on death row anyway.
The small amount of marg and toast they have every second day or so is not going to make too much difference to them compared to what PBFD is doing.
Something is keeping Peggy alive, Cindy and I are both surprised she is still healthy and as active as she is. The marg obviously has had no impact on her. Who knows maybe the trans fats might be helping her fight the disease. I am not discounting your advise, in the case of healthy birds it is well heeded. In the case of mine, I just do what I can and if they seem to be healthy then I keep going with what I am doing. I hope you can all understand this attitude and bear with me as I do my best for these birds.

Peggy just woke up and gives kisses to Ruby.

Fair enough :-}

That's like my Dad the diabetic on borrowed time surviving on pepsi and ice cream... at this point we get happy when he eats ANYTHING;so we buy it.

Again, good luck!

Sue, you dont need to explain yourself and shame on anyone that would question it! Let Peggy have what she wants. If it margarine she loves, let her have it! That poor little bird needs every ounce of anything she can get to give her joy! You keep up the good work!

I am with Leigh on this butter deal! Please don't give her oleo! ha! Make sure it is REAL, yummy, finger-licking, BUTTER! ha! Loves to Peggy! XXXXXX

Oh Sue?
Are we back from the vet yet?

Susan if I figured out the time right, Sue will be at the Vet with Pi'ere at 3:00 AM our time.

I hope she posts as soon as she gets home,
I'm usually up by 4.

Got a couple of hours to go here yet. only 12.15pm. I will leave appx. 4.15pm, appointment for 4.45pm. Takes half an hour to get there.
I will just be happy to see the poor fella with a normal top beak, this will make him happier too I am sure. He has a world of food variety to eat, he just doesn't know what he is missing out on.

Sassy and Cuddles sending kisses to Piere