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The ABCs of Beaks


Beaks, Bills, Face Knives, Beakers - whatever we want to call them, they are an integral part of our Hookbills! So, let's break the beak down into some understandable lessons:

A. Anatomy - What is a beak?
It is not "dead" material, like hair or fingernails - rather, it is a living organ, the tip of which contains a bundle of sensitive nerves. The beak itself consists of keratin (a protein called the ramphotheca) which covers bone (the premaxilla or upper beak and mandible or lower beak). Directly above the beak is the cere, which is the soft skin containing a parrot's nostrils. All parrots use their beak as an extra "hand," for climbing, exploring, tasting, sensing, etc. "Beaking" is a stage of developmental growth, where young parrots learn how to use their beaks for various tasks. It serves in the role of a number of tools, such as knife, hammer, chisel, anvil, can opener, etc., but all the while retaining a high degree of sensitivity.

B. Basics - So what do we do in dealing with our bird's beaks on a daily basis?
Most birds love having their beaks touched and rubbed and it's a great way to bond with your parrot to touch and stroke his beak. It's important to set guidelines on appropriate beak use, using commands like "Gentle" to let your parrot know if he's using too much pressure. There's nothing wrong with letting your parrot "beak" gently and appropriately on your fingers. However, that beak can also be a deadly weapon, so be cautious about letting parrots shoulder perch. If a parrot is over stimulated, it's important to keep him down on your forearm or hand, in order to intervene on any aggressive behavior. I do not belong to the school that says "no beak on skin" - you simply need to set guidelines and pay attention to what's going on.

C. Care - To care for your bird's beak you need a combination of good nutrition and proper toys.
Some beak deformities can occur from improper handfeeding techniques but they can also occur from congenital problems or dietary deficiencies. It's important to catch these problems early in order to correct them. Beak overgrowth can be a problem for parrots who don't have enough chewable perches and toys - it can also indicate problems with protein metabolism, or liver and kidney disease. I advocate cuttlebones, mineral blocks, grooming perches, and a variety of soft and hardwood toys to keep beaks in shape. Beak trimming should rarely be necessary for birds with good diets and lots of toys, but if needed, should consist of only gentle clipping and/or filing. NEVER let anyone use a Dremel tool on your parrot's beak (or nails) the high heat can cause nerve damage. By the same token, never let anyone talk you into beak trimming (or beak notching EVER) as a way to deal with biting. Behavior work can help with constant biting, but don't attempt to deal with it by disabling your parrot's beak.

Parrots use their beaks to eat, climb, play, show affection, and explore. All of this is natural and appropriate. Problems with beaks require help from an avian vet, nutritionist, or behaviorist, so it's important to pay attention to what's going on with your parrot's beak on a regular basis.

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Avoid bringing pets to April 2024 total solar eclipse, experts say  USA TODAY

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TikTok Video Sheds Light on Heartbreaking Reality of Pets in Kill Shelters  One Green Planet

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Ikea shows its products destroyed by pets in cute campaign about affordability  Ad Age

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Austin Pets Alive! looks to expand facilities, rebuild Town Lake center in $45M project  KXAN.com

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  Mayo Clinic

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Tri-State nonprofit uses high-tech drones, search and rescue techniques to find lost pets  WCPO 9 Cincinnati

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Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida  FOX 5 San Diego

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Planning a trip for spring break? Don’t forget about your pets  WTOP

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Iowa gets its first emergency trailer to care for pets during natural disasters  KCRG

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How much is full coverage pet insurance?  CBS News

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City of West Hollywood's Free 'Picasso Pets' Event Returns to West Hollywood Park and will Feature the Swearing-In of ...  City of West Hollywood

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Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress  Phys.org

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How microbiome-tailored nutrition can extend a pet's longevity  PetfoodIndustry.com

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These plants bloom in western Washington over spring. They’re also toxic to your pets  Tacoma News Tribune

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Pet Talk: How pets can improve your mental health  WDBJ

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Meet the A.R.K. Pets of the Week  The Pantagraph

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SNAPS photo competition will celebrate Superior pets  Boulder Daily Camera

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SOLAR SCRIBBLES: Will the eclipse affect your pets?  RochesterFirst

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Should you be worried about the eclipse's effect on your pets?  News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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Pets At Home Bans Sales Of Rabbits Over Easter Weekend  Country Living UK

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Local animal rescue cares for pets while owners are in crisis. Here’s how you can become a foster  WPXI Pittsburgh

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Alert the puparazzi! These Springfield-area pets are social media stars  Springfield Daily Citizen

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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: More of your adored, adoring, adorable pets  KTVZ

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San Antonio Pets Alive and Petco Love hosting $25 adoption event!  WOAI

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Pepper, Bershadker: Give all pets and owners the option of virtual care  Detroit News

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Pets on the Plaza: Meet Latte - 47abc  WMDT

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Pet Talk: How Pets Can improve Mental Health  WDBJ

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The cost of raising chickens  Country Living

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Letter: Don't forget about the pets at the Humane Society  Steamboat Pilot & Today

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Paws for a Cause helps pets in Henderson  Athens Daily Review

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Nacogdoches Animal Services pets needs homes | Multimedia | thepinelog.com  SFA The Pine Log Online

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WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Junie  WNCT

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Native Pet doubles footprint with Tractor Supply partnership  PetfoodIndustry.com

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Pets of the Week  The Mountaineer Echo

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Keeping Pets Healthy | wwltv.com  WWLTV.com

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This Pet Parrot Might Actually Be Possessed And We're Honestly Scared  Digg

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Five toxic household items to keep away from pets  KTALnews.com

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Pet of the Week: 2024 pets  WTOP

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Leave pets at home during April 8 eclipse: veterinarian  WBBM

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First look at Ikea's new pet collection  Yahoo Lifestyle UK

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Animal experts share how solar eclipse can affect pets and wildlife  KXAN.com

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Alaska Airlines Free Hawaii Flights: A Lifeline for Maui Shelter Pets  Beat of Hawaii

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Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida  FOX 31 Denver

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This is where Grand County's lost or relinquished pets end up - The Times-Independent  The Times-Independent

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Study finds most rabbit owners can recognize pain  The Jerusalem Post

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Cutest pet of the week: Violet  KEVN

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Ikea's Sweet Ads Capture Messy Realities of Pet Ownership  Adweek

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Rutland County Humane Society seeks new location, land to shelter pets  Mountaintimes

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Fur Ball raises needed funds for local pets  Lockhart Post Register

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Own a pet? Make sure to get them vaccinated  WLTX.com

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Pet of the Week: Meet Squirt!  WMTV

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Pet Peeves That Bring Us Together In Utah  Cat Country 107.3 and 94.9

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for March 2024  NerdWallet

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Robert Irwin Reveals the One 'Animal' He's Actually Afraid Of  Parade Pets

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Insect-based dog food company enters Pets at Home stores  Pet Food Processing

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$50K donated to East Bay crisis program for struggling pet owners  KRON4

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16 UK Pet Ownership Statistics in 2024: General & Regional Facts – Dogster  Dogster.com

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The Positive Power of Pets  Wellbeing Magazine

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The pet I’ll never forget: Buddy the rescue dog, whose final walk brought him so much joy  The Guardian

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March Is Pet Poison Prevention Month  NBC Palm Springs

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Pets of the Week 3/28/24 | News | riograndesun.com  Rio Grande Sun

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Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida; what to watch out for  WSPA 7News

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Everything to know to prep and protect your pets during the solar eclipse in April  phillyBurbs.com

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Adoptable pets from Arizona Humane Society, Maricopa County and Arizona Small Dog Rescue (3/27/24)  ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix

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Nutrition tips to boost mental health and well-being of your pet buddy  Hindustan Times

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‘They are our babies’: Around 75 concerned pet owners contact police after Sarasota groomer’s arrest  WFLA

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KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Trell - Lubbock  KCBD

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Humane Society of Western Montana hosts free pet clinic outside Missoula's Public Library  Montana Right Now

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Boarding pets or in-home sitters: In Atlanta, 1 is a clear cost-saver  Yahoo! Voices

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Pets of the Week  The Cherokee Scout

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Increasing pet sales on social media stirs debate  Hurriyet Daily News

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New rescue cares for pets while owners struggle with homelessness and abuse  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida; what to watch out for  WFLA

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Advent, CVC make joint bid for European pet food business owned by Cinven, FT reports  Reuters

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New Mexico Living Pet Pics March 27, 2024  KRQE News 13

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Pets of the Week: Jezebel, Victor and Verbena  Daily Bulldog

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Local Pet Rescue Founder: After 14 Years Still 'Blown Away' By The Support  98.1 - Minnesota's New Country

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IKEA's Pet Collection Is The Perfect Excuse To Spoil Your Fur Baby  Brit + Co

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The life of pets at home: UTSÅDD pet collection – IKEA Global  About IKEA

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Pet of the Week: Meet Toasty  The Photo News

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Mpox in Animals and Pets | Mpox | Poxvirus | CDC  CDC

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Best Pet-Safe Weed Killers That Actually Work to Banish Weeds and Grass  Bob Vila

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Louie the Frenchie Reviews Disney World's Best Friends Pet Care – Dogster  Dogster.com

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How my smart home helps care for my pets  The Verge

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Are you ready to bring home a dog?  Mint Lounge

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What is the pet policy at RSW in Fort Myers  News-Press

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More than 70 pets were sterilized in Progreso  The Yucatan Times

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Pets Aren't People  The Gospel Coalition

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San Diego pet whisperer who used inheritance to buy grooming trailer loses biz to fire  NBC San Diego

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Neglected Pets, Unlawful Weapons & Drug Arrests Tuesday Booking Report  San Angelo LIVE!

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Lancashire care home residents comforted by robot pets  The Independent

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Pet prevention and rescue guide for Easter  Dominican Today

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A parade full of the best pets  Warwick Today

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Pets Need Extra Care in Summer, Say Experts  Deccan Chronicle

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Owner Needs to Stop Pets' Bad Behavior at This Maine Dog Park  Q97.9

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Essential things to pack before taking a road trip with your pets  9Honey Travel

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‘These aren’t little furry pets’: Chesterfield tenants discuss localized rat infestation  The Pitt News

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Moment 15-Year-Old Cat Purrs for the First Time in Rescuer's Arms Is Beautiful  Parade Pets

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Rottweiler's Envious Look While Watching Sister Get a Treat Is Full of Drama  Parade Pets

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Unusual Animals Allowed as Pets in the State of Texas  knue.com

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