I've posted about trimming Rhett's beak before, but thought I'd add another note about it. This elderly Bourke of mine had a beak that gets "long in the tooth" over and over again because of his age. It grows very fast and is hidden among his throat feathers. I have to keep an eye on him. Saw him yawn last night and thought, "Oh, my gosh. He's going to stab himself in the throat!"
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| It's difficult to see it, but his beak shows up as a long dark line that leaves his normal beak and bends toward his throat. It's in the photo if you study it. |
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| He isn't hand tame, but he's gotten used to this procedure. I think he really appreciates it. One quick snip and it's back to a reasonable length again. |
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| The offending "dagger" on the counter. |
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| Rosie and Pretty Boy's third and last clutch for the year. In four days these will be three weeks old and at the best age for hand feeding. |
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| Proof that Bourke Parakeets and Canaries can be friends. (Photo by Pamela May) |
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| Bandit and Peaches. Both tame. (Photo by Pamela May) |
Peace and Blessings.
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