My cockatiel's beak keeps growing. Is it normal or a health issue?

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My 8 year old cockatiel’s beak started to grow suddenly. We had it trimmed by a bird expert. It has been 6 months now and her beak is beginning to grow once again. Is there anything that we can do to keep this from happening? We always have mineral blocks and cuttle bones in her cage. Could this be signaling a health issue? Thank you! Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Some birds are genetically predisposed to beak problems and may have excessive overgrowth while still being otherwise healthy. You may just need to have your bird's beak trimmed on a regular basis, especially if it is affecting her ability to eat or drink. If you do see any other signs of a problem, such as strange growths, tumors, changes in eating and drinking habits, etc, it is always best to schedule a vet visit to rule out more serious issues.

My cockatiel's beak keeps growing. Is it normal or a health issue?

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