Why is my bird's beak crusty and how do I stop him from biting?

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Hi! I have noticed that my bird's beak has gotten a little crusty and he has been itching himself U am guessing he may be going through preening. He has been quiet for a while. I got him on December 27, 2018, so not long ago. One more thing... I need some tips on taming. He eats from my hand but when I try getting him on my finger he just bites it. Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Preening is just the act of a bird grooming themselves -- you may be thinking of molting where the feathers are lost and then replaced with new ones. In both cases, the beak is usually not affected. If the beak itself is cracking or crusting, there could be an issue such as a parasite or infection of the beak or surrounding it, or even a nutritional issue that is causing the beak to crack. Keeping an eye on it and making sure you are feeding a balanced diet can help. If the crusting continues, worsens, or becomes bothersome, or Blueberry shows other signs of illness, having a vet take a look in person is best. As for taming, time and patience are key. You've only gotten him recently, so spending more time just being together, offering treats, etc can help encourage him to trust you more. If he gets too nervous at sitting on you, spending time at the steps he is comfortable at before trying again can help.

Why is my bird's beak crusty and how do I stop him from biting?

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