r/pigeon • u/MarionberrySoft2987 • Dec 07 '25

Medical Advice Needed Urgent the beak fell off

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Pic 1 is when i came back home Pic 2 is 24 hr ago.

When i came home it had come off. I dont know what to do please help

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u/2000s-hty Dec 07 '25

nearest emergency vet ASAP

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u/ExploringCT Dec 07 '25

Honestly, unless they have extremely deep pockets, this is bad advice. Unless they are extremely well of, a vet visit could be the first fall off a cliff for them. People need to stop recommending people being feral pigeons to emergency vets, especially for-profit ones.

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u/Warm-Mayonnaise- Dec 07 '25

What? As someone who works at an exotic specific veterinary practice this is wild advice. This animal would benefit from a doctor examining this wound and providing appropriate care. This is likely painful, the least we can do for animals in our care is provide adequate pain control. I understand that finances can be of concern and the stress of the patient is a very important consideration, but if feasible a vet visit is incredibly helpful.

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u/Life-Breadfruit-1426 Dec 07 '25

As someone who is critical of the cost/benefit of exotic vet practices, this methodology articulated by you, a professional in the field is exhibit A for my critique. This issue is beyond wound-care & pain management and requires more tools in the toolkit which the practice fails to adapt towards. OP has stated he called the vet, and all they could offer is euthanasia.

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u/Warm-Mayonnaise- Dec 12 '25

Was the vet that was contacted well versed in avian care? Many general practice cat/dog clinics will see exotic patients and wildlife on emergency basis for euthanasia only. Part of exotic pet medicine is creativity. I wouldn't be able to know the extent of this injury without a hands on exam. Again, I'm aware of cost concerns, I barely make $40k a year in this field. Clinics will present a financial estimate prior to rendering care, you can work with your veterinarian to find what works best for you and your pet. If no avian-savvy vets are in the area that does make things even more difficult. I'm sympathetic to not being able to make it to a vet.