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Is this Normal? I just got her in Brazil! Please help!

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I just got two Budgies in Brazil, im living here for the indefinite future, Pato ( boy ) and Nina ( girl ), they seem fine are vocal they are active and their feathers look great. But i just started to notice Ninas beak, it seems a little strange to me and i started looking into it and im not sure shes quite alright, she seems to have something in her nostrils and her beak seems to be slightly dried up. Can somebody please give me their opinion? Pato on the other hand seems perfectly fine, and his beak looks different than hers.. Pato ( green ) Nina ( blue )
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Cody
I agree that the nostrils are not clear, the cere looks very dry and her beak looks overgrown, have you located an avian vet where you are?
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StarlingWings
Hi there and welcome to the forums,

Your girl is very pretty but as Cody said she really does not look well, her beak is not only overgrown but also looks a bit crooked and like she may have an unbalanced bite. Her nostrils may also need to be cleared by a professional if her breathing is obstructed.

Since beak problems can be a sign of nutrient deficiency and they are new birds, it would be better if you are able to find an avian vet or, if you have no other option, a vet who sees birds in order to get them a checkup. It's best to do this as soon as you can so that any imbalance or hidden illness they may have gets resolved quickly.

Meanwhile, you've come to a great place to learn even more about the best of budgie care practices. If you have any questions after reading through things, please be sure to ask as we'd love to help!

We hope to see you around.

Best wishes!
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The purpose of this forum is to promote the BEST PRACTICES in the care of budgies for their optimal Health and Well-Being
Locating an Avian Veterinarian

Your little female needs to be seen by an Avian Veterinarian or an Exotic Pet Veterinarian who has experience dealing with small birds.
Avian Vets have special training to determine the cause of symptoms resulting from illness or trauma.
This is important as "regular" vets will often overlook symptoms that are quickly obvious to an Avian Vet.
When you rely on anyone who has not had training in Avian diagnosis and care, you may be delaying effective treatment.
This can prolong suffering that may be avoidable.
The bird will often require a more intense, prolonged treatment with a poorer chance of full recovery than it would have if you seek prompt professional diagnosis and treatment at the first sign of illness.
If there are no Avian Vets near you, please find an Exotic Pet Veterinarian with experience in dealing with small birds.
Having your budgie examined by an Avian Vet allows you to develop a good relationship with the vet in case your bird needs care for an injury or illness in the future.
Additionally, it is always helpful for the vet to have a baseline for your bird to refer to should it need future treatment.

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