Parakeet cere

[Jewells]

This is my parakeet and her name is Duck. She’s always had a dry crusty cere but lately it’s been concerning me as it looks worst then normal. Her cage mate is a male parakeet that looks completely healthy and fine so I don’t think it’s anything to serious that is able to spread. But I still wanted to get other opinions and make sure it’s not anything that she needs to be taken to the vet for. She has a good diet and plenty of perches that she can file her beak and cere on. Any help will be appreciated and taken into consideration!


Sorry the photos came out a bit blurry.

 

[faislaq]

How long has it been like that / when did it start? I'm not very familiar with budgies so I don't know if it might be a hormonal thing, but you could always call your vet to see if they think she should come in.

 

[taxidermynerd]

The nares look like they're totally obscured, if this was my budgie I would be taking her to the vet ASAP.

 

[Tiel Feathers]

I think you need to take your bird to the vet as soon as possible too, that doesn’t look good. She’s a cutie, I hope she’ll be okay! Keep us posted.

 

[Jewells]

Thank you for the help everyone! I think the last photo makes her nares look obscure from the bad angle but irl there just fine but I do agree that it may be a hormonal thing. I’ve been reading and asking others about female budgie ceres and flaky brown ceres seem to be normal when their hormonal levels are dropping. I may give it about a week or two and see if anything has changed and if not then she will definitely be going to the vet!

 

[faislaq]

There are two budgie folks suggesting she be seen by a vet asap. At the very least, please call your vet to see what they think. I wouldn't wait two weeks unless the vet says it's okay to wait. Maybe you can email the pics to their office? Even if it is a seasonal thing hers may be excessive and need some attention.

At least call and ask.

 

[Lady Jane]

How old is she?

 

[Jewells]

How old is she?

She’s about 2-3 years old.

 

[Jewells]

There are two budgie folks suggesting she be seen by a vet asap. At the very least, please call your vet to see what they think. I wouldn't wait two weeks unless the vet says it's okay to wait. Maybe you can email the pics to their office? Even if it is a seasonal thing hers may be excessive and need some attention.

At least call and ask.

After thinking about it I do remember it doing this last year around the same time although it wasn’t as dark of a brown it cleared up after while. But I will get in contact with some of my local vets. Thank you

 

[Jewells]

Some more photos