My parrot's beak is slightly uneven. Should I file it or see a vet?

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If my senegal parrots beak is slightly uneven, should i file it until its evened out? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 16 years and 8 months old | 0.5 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

A little uneveness isn't much cause for concern, as birds will naturally file down their beaks on surfaces such as perches or cuttlebones, etc. However if the beak is very badly aligned, or keeps overgrowing, having it checked out by a vet is a good idea to make sure there isn't an illness, injury or even nutrient deficiency causing it. In the case of chronic beak misalignment, regular filing or trimming may be needed to help keep the beak in shape.

My parrot's beak is slightly uneven. Should I file it or see a vet?

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