White line on my new budgie's beak?

[rosemary]

I got my two budgies last Thursday and everything has been going well. One of my male budgies has a wave-like line on the lower part of his beak, he eats and does not seem to be in discomfort however I am a new budgie owner, so what do I know?? So my question is- do you guys know what that might be? I read online that it is part its growth, is that true?

Thanks in advance! P.S. its night time, so I cant take a clear picture right now!

 

[Ali]

I read online that it is part its growth, is that true?

Most probably, yes. When you can in the miring, a clear picture would help.

 

[rosemary]

Sooo, this is his beak!

 

[Ali]

@Ripshod .

I live the colours on you budgies! I think one of mine has a similar mark, let me check!

 

[Kiwi & Co.]

Sooo, this is his beak!

That's just from the beak growing and old layers flaking off

 

[Ripshod]

@rosemary
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Yep, that line is completely normal. It's a product of beak growth where the old edge flakes away. If you ever hear your budgie 'beakgrinding' it's encouraging the flaking whilst taking care of bits that are damaged by wear and tear.

 

[rosemary]

@rosemary
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Yep, that line is completely normal. It's a product of beak growth where the old edge flakes away. If you ever hear your budgie 'beakgrinding' it's encouraging the flaking whilst taking care of bits that are damaged by wear and tear.

oh, thank god!

I was sooo worried. Since I am new to this everything freaks me out

 

[rosemary]

@Ripshod .

I live the colours on you budgies! I think one of mine has a similar mark, let me check!

thank youu!!! The breeder that I got mine from had various blue/white scale shades. These two really stood out to me

 

[Lori D Pert]

Yep, not to worry. This is normal

 

[Fergus Mom]

Hi @rosemary - and just in case...

In case this is your first budgie;
I always try to remember to tell new bird owners that budgies/parakeets hull their seeds, and the seed dish can look full when it is only empty hulls in there. Just a cautionary note to add fresh seed and water daily.