Pictures Blue watching Goldfish

[Blue Parrot]

Hello Pionus fans, here is Blue our blue headed pionus hanging out with our goldfish. He likes to observe them swim around the tank.

Fancy goldfish are surprisingly high maintenance pets, like parrots! They are beautiful but require a specialized diet, eat a lot and poop a lot...kinda like birds. But at least they are quiet.

 

[Hankmacaw]

Pretty pictures and very cute. Your Pionus has a grossly overgrown beak and what appears to be a wound or sore on the side of his beak. Have you had him to see a vet? Poor baby - that wound probably hurts.

 

[Lady Jane]

I was looking at the long beak and raw spot too. Is this bird going to the vet soon i hope? Picture is sweet

 

[Shezbug]

Very cute bird and fish pics :fairy3:

 

[Blue Parrot]

I do appreciate the feedback. Honestly, I didn't even notice his overgrown beak as I just see him everyday and it has slowly grown more than usual. I have only had his beak groomed once in 12+ years and like many birds...he was kinda traumatized. He usually grinds it down on his toys and sandy/cement perch. So I will keep an eye on it.

By the way...does anyone think his beak needs immediate attention? It's my impression that pionus in particular are prone to beaks getting longer. But I'm not sure how much is too much and needs attention, and I would probably prefer to save him the trauma and stress.

I'm not sure what you mean by the wound or sore on his beak. Blue and all other blue headed pionus parrots I've seen have a pink/reddish patch on the side beak. I do hope I'm not missing something or that he truly has a health problem. If anyone else is concerned please let me know.

As Blue's proud papa, I do strive to provide him the best care and I can't help but feel a teeny bit defensive. I do thank you for your concern and positive comments.

 

[Noah's_Birds]

I would get it done as soon as possible

 

[Lady Jane]

I stand corrected. What looks like a wound is not like you said.


Blue-headed Pionus | Beauty of Birds

 

[Sarahmoluccan]

I do appreciate the feedback. Honestly, I didn't even notice his overgrown beak as I just see him everyday and it has slowly grown more than usual. I have only had his beak groomed once in 12+ years and like many birds...he was kinda traumatized. He usually grinds it down on his toys and sandy/cement perch. So I will keep an eye on it.

By the way...does anyone think his beak needs immediate attention? It's my impression that pionus in particular are prone to beaks getting longer. But I'm not sure how much is too much and needs attention, and I would probably prefer to save him the trauma and stress.

I'm not sure what you mean by the wound or sore on his beak. Blue and all other blue headed pionus parrots I've seen have a pink/reddish patch on the side beak. I do hope I'm not missing something or that he truly has a health problem. If anyone else is concerned please let me know.

As Blue's proud papa, I do strive to provide him the best care and I can't help but feel a teeny bit defensive. I do thank you for your concern and positive comments.

I'm not an expert of Pionus, but these are my thoughts on his beak. I do think he's beak in overgrown. I think the "sore" what others see is just normal colouration on pionus' beak but I think it a bit off and spread out more than normal. Probably due to the fact its over grown.

I would totally recommend going to a vet, as I believe occasionally an overgrown beak can be a symptom of something more serious going. So its important to rule those things out.

I highly recommend going to for yearly wellness exam if you're not already. These type of things can be easily missed even by the most devoted owners. Honestly I would have missed it too if @Hankmacaw hadn't pointed it out.

I get being somewhat defensive about it too. But I'm glad you're open to advice too. Your bird Blue and fish are stunning Great photos!

 

[Shezbug]

I also think it would a good idea to get the vet to trim Blues beak.
I understand that it can be stressful but I think it’s better to get it done before there’s a problem with it.
He is a beauty alright and your fish almost look like ornaments they are so pretty!

 

[Lady Jane]

Interesting read: What to Do if Your Bird’s Beak is Overgrown | petMD make sure to read the 4th paragraph

 

[SunUp]

BH pionus are so beautiful! Regarding his beak, I can see a definite difference between the way his beak looks in your profile picture (it's shorter and tapers to a nice point) vs how it looks now. He may just need to wear it down, but I think a visit to the vet would be a good idea just to be sure nothing else is creeping up on him.

 

[zoo mom]

This is a close up of Andre's beak. This is what a normal Blue head Pionus beak looks like.

 

[zoo mom]

Another shot of Andre

 

[flyingsowm]

I have a bh and fancy goldfish too! Mostly ranchu and some telescopes and orandas.

 

[Wannabird2003]

That is a wonderful picture of your bird and the fish.