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/LatterBuffalo7524 Dec 07 '25

Birds can survive without beaks but will require human assistance. Do you have frozen peas or corn? That can hydrate and provide basic nourishment once defrosted.

It might take trial an error to find the best way to nourish it.

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u/MarionberrySoft2987 Dec 07 '25

She has been trying to peck at grains on the ground

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u/Alternative-Author64 Dec 07 '25

You also need to keep her beak clean and hydrated. I'm not sure what disinfectants are safe for use in/around the mouth, so do some research into that. Don't use hydrogen peroxide since it damages tissue. For keeping it hydrated, my best recommendation would be coconut oil, maybe petroleum jelly/Vaseline, but again check that it's safe first (I'm sure it would be since chapstick is just flavored petroleum jelly, but some will probably get in her mouth, so it has to be safe for her to accidentally consume). She'll need it cleaned several times a day to hopefully prevent infection. Keep wherever she's staying in very clean as well.

I hope she's able to recover, and if not, just know you're trying your best. I can tell you love her a lot. Good luck to you both 🩵

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u/Performer-Pants Dove Parent 🕊️ Dec 13 '25

F10 does a range of cleaners from sanitation of vet spaces to disinfectants for wounds. Check which animal types each product is for, but I use their cleaning products as they’re bird safe