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Beak deformation
Posted: 26/11/2013 by alibannani

Hello,
I have recently noticed that my little girl has a mis-shapen mouth. She doesn't have much of a beak (well worn with cuttlefish etc) but one side is flat and smooth and the other appears to have a piece broken off (see the photo attached). It hasn't affected her eating in anyway, she is perfectly healthy in all other ways but I was wondering if anyone knew what might have caused this and if it will grow back??
Thanks
Alex and Ifutu

Re: Beak deformation
Posted: 26/11/2013 by alibannani

another image...

Re: Beak deformation
Posted: 03/12/2013 by Tom

Hello,
It should grow back. Keep an eye on it next year. I assume she is about to go into hibernation.
Regards,
Tom

 

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