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Why does my female budgie have a crusty dry cere? It always sheds to a normal cere but then it dries up again
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Published on February 28th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out. A thickened tan cere on a female budgie is a common clinical sign of an ovulating bird. After the reproductive phase stops, the beak usually returns to normal. If it doesn't, there is a possibility of an underlying disease problems and a veterinary visit should be scheduled. Good luck.
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