Beak problem

Our parrot went to the pigeon cage and she bit the pigeons beak and I was wondering if there is anything I can do to halp him? here is a pic.

I had that happen to my Sammy several years ago. Please make sure from now on that your parrot doesn't have access to your pigeons.
It's really good that the bleeding has stopped. Time will tell what happens to the beak.

You will need to hand feed the pigeon and give him water. Probably popping defrosted corn and peas would be the easiest way to feed. Do you know how to do that?
I had to hand feed my bird for about 5 weeks.

[quote="Matilda"]Probably popping defrosted corn and peas would be the easiest way to feed. Do you know how to do that?
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No, how do I do that?

BTW, she is usually kept separate from the pigeons, but she flew to their cage and they pecked at her, and then she bit him.

[quote="ThePigeonKid"][quote="Matilda"]Probably popping defrosted corn and peas would be the easiest way to feed. Do you know how to do that?

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No, how do I do that?

You can hand feed defrosted corn and peas. Run some hot water over them until they are defrosted and slightly warmed. Put the bird on your lap and hold it next to your body. If it helps, you can wrap a towel around it or put it in the sleeve of a tee shirt, with the head out the wrist. That confines them without hurting them and makes it easier to handle. Gently open the beak and pop the piece of corn and peas at the back of the mouth and over the throat.
You will need to feed 40-50 per feeding and probably 2-3 times a day. You will need to be very gentle with the beak.

ThePigeonKid wrote:

BTW, she is usually kept separate from the pigeons, but she flew to their cage and they pecked at her, and then she bit him.

That's what happened to my pigeon too. There had never been a problem before but now I would never trust them together again.

[quote="Matilda"][quote="ThePigeonKid"]

Matilda wrote:

Probably popping defrosted corn and peas would be the easiest way to feed. Do you know how to do that?

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No, how do I do that?

You can hand feed defrosted corn and peas. Run some hot water over them until they are defrosted and slightly warmed. Put the bird on your lap and hold it next to your body. If it helps, you can wrap a towel around it or put it in the sleeve of a tee shirt, with the head out the wrist. That confines them without hurting them and makes it easier to handle. Gently open the beak and pop the piece of corn and peas at the back of the mouth and over the throat.
You will need to feed 40-50 per feeding and probably 2-3 times a day. You will need to be very gentle with the beak.

Oh, poor pigeon! I hope he gets well soon, with Charis's good advice and your good care!

Ouch!! I'm sorry to hear about your pij, PK.

I hope she recovers without any problems.
Please keep us posted on how thing are coming along.

Pigeon Kid...how is your poor pigeon doing?

I was wondering about him as well, today.
When you have a minute we'd love to hear how things are going.

How is your bird, PigeonKid?

Here's another pic.



He would not eat the peas and corn, so I fed him with a syringe. Do you think that part of his beak will fall off?

Very likely it will fall off, but I hope it will grow back.
My thought was for you to put the peas in the back of his throat and then for him to swallow. I never thought he would be able to eat on his own at this point. I think he just hurts too much to do that.
Make sure you are giving him enough food so he doesn't get thinand can keep his strenght up...OK?

Will do.

You are welcome. Keep us posted because I for one will worry about him.

We so appreciate your update, PK.
I will be thinking positive thoughts that all goes well with your sweet little pij.

Please do keep us posted as we are all very concerned about him.
You are doing a wonderful job of caring for him, BTW.

He lost some feathers around his face... Should I treat him for canker?

It wouldn't be a bad idea. The injury is stressful and stress can bring out an outbreak of canker.
How is the feeding going?

Matilda wrote:

It wouldn't be a bad idea. The injury is stressful and stress can bring out an outbreak of canker.
How is the feeding going?

Pretty well, considering the fact that he doesn't like me feeding him.

I have no doubt you will get him through this.
I really admire your kindness and dedication to you birds and people too. I don't think I ever told you that before. I really respect you, PigeonKid...you are a wonderful person.

ThePigeonKid wrote:

Matilda wrote:

It wouldn't be a bad idea. The injury is stressful and stress can bring out an outbreak of canker.
How is the feeding going?

Pretty well, considering the fact that he doesn't like me feeding him.

Oh how familiar that sounds. :Yes:

You're doing an awesome job, PK.

Thanks, you're all so kind. :)

So I mixed up some baby pigeon food and made it so that he could drink it. He loves it. :)

That's great!