dark beak

Gaby's mom · Post by **Gaby's mom** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:02 am

Gaby is a 8week old indian ringneck. Gaby's beak is orange but has a definate black shade to it. Some sections of his beak almost look like it is bruised. this was the colour of his beak when purchased 3 weeks ago. is this normal?

Post by **Lauren** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:18 pm

It would help if we could possibly see a picture? :wink:

You'll find IRNs beak colours change through the growing up period, they will also flake some off as the beak hardens and matures. But a picture would help determine whether it could be a deficiency or something more.

Fah · Post by **Fah** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:03 am

Out of a clutch of four birds (blues) two have very dark blending into the beaks and two have none at all.

Its quite normal for varied amounts of colour in a young birds beak

If your bird is yellow / albino I would be a little worried. If not.. dont stress.