There are several reasons why the parrot has a beak curve, and from which some of them arise, is still unclear.
Congenital pathology of the beak
Sometimes the curve of a parrot's beak can arise due to pathologies of development or with genetic changes. Then the chick already appears with a deformed beak. Such distortions can not be corrected.
Diseases of the beak of parrots
The change in the shape of the beak can also be related to diseases transmitted by the bird. More often problems with a beak at a parrot can arise after a scabies. In this case, the bird must be treated with acaricidal drugs and must be shown to the vet.
The deformation of the beak in undulating parrots and other species of these birds can also occur after mechanical damage, injuries, for example, parrots can fight in a cage or a bird flying around the room can hit something. In this case, the upper or lower part of the beak begins to grow, and sometimes both, and if the time is not taken, the bird may lose the ability to feed on its own. It is the injuries that become the most common reason that the parrot's beak is bent.
How to treat deformity of the beak?
If you notice in your bird the growth of any part or the curvature of the beak, you should immediately show it to the veterinarian, who will do the following.
All the changes in the beak of the parrot will be neatly cut with forceps not too shortly, otherwise you can cause severe damage to your pet. Further, the surface of the beak with a sandpaper will make it smooth. If there is still bleeding, then it can be stopped with a solution of ferric chloride. After the operation, the beak of the parrot will need to be lubricated with glycerin, vegetable oil or paraffin for some time, and the bird is fed soft food during the treatment: apples, oranges and other fruits.