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Overgrown beak question

TheOddFlock

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So, last night I noticed Skittles' beak looked a little long. I compared her beak to Elvis' beak, and it is definitely longer.
Thing is, I can't get to a vet until next week.
My question is, can it wait a few more days, or does it need to be delt with immediately?
Earliest opening is this Monday, however I work and can't find someone to cover for me. The earliest I can do is Thursday.

She is acting normal, and can eat.
I can try to get better pictures later.
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I am not the best at judging beaks. When I first got Sunny, my tiel, I was convinced his beak was overgrown- it wasn't. But yes, it's something that can wait. Not an emergency.

@Tiel Feathers ? @enigma731 ? Does it look overgrown?
 

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It might be a bit overgrown, I'm not sure. But it's not an emergency. Just make sure that she can eat, and if she's having a hard time eating offer soft foods.
 

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Does Skittles like to chew? Ie to keep it trim in future.
 

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Its not over grown. But it's getting long.
 

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It seems maybe a tad long, but it’s hard to tell. Definitely not an emergency, but remind me again how old Skittles is, and what does she eat? Does she chew on toys?
 

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It does look a little long. He should be fine till Thursday. Never try to trim it yourself.
 

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It seems maybe a tad long, but it’s hard to tell. Definitely not an emergency, but remind me again how old Skittles is, and what does she eat? Does she chew on toys?
Her age is unknown, as she is a rescue, but I have had her for almost 2 years.
She eats veggies, pellets, and seed.
She does not like to chew as much as my other birds do.
 

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I would probably just go for a check up if it’s been awhile and see what the vet says.
 
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