My budgie has a growth or something stuck on his beak. Should I worry?

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I noticed this "growth-ish" thing around the left side of my 2-year old male budgie's beak. From outside it looks like something is stuck there but he is not letting me pick it up. I tried photographing it as close as possible. Any thoughts? Should I be worried? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 6 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Some infections such as fungal infections can cause flaky growths around the beak or nose. Growths on the skin from infection, tumors, parasites, etc may also cause a dirty growth appearance anywhere on the body. Regurgitation of food may also cause stuck debris, as well as problems with the crop causing food or bacterial to come back up into the mouth. If it's impeding Chico, can't be cleaned away (or returns even with cleaning) or you are seeing other signs of illness such as changes in energy levels, behavioral habits, eating and drinking habits, etc, then having a vet look at it in person is best. They may need to flush the area and clean it and start Chico on a round of medication to treat as needed.

My budgie has a growth or something stuck on his beak. Should I worry?

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