Peeling beak??

[Tandi]

Hi all,

I haven't been on this site in a while, and for that I apologise. I've just been a little hectic with the wedding and honeymoon and buying a house and all that jazz...

I'm concerned about my Timneh African Grey, Jet. I noticed the hooked part of her beak started to discolour and I thought it looked like it had sort of lifted, like there was air in there or something, and it has now started to "peel" where the discolouration/lifting occured? Why has this happened? Is it normal! I am planning a trip to the vet anyway because I am unhappy with the condition of Jodi's feathers, so should I take Jet along too? Jet rubs her beak a lot, on her cage, on me, but she has done this since I got her so I don't think of it as being out of the ordinary, but could this have caused her beak to "peel"?

I would appreciate any comments and advice. Thanks!

[entrancedbymyGCC]

It's hard to tell from your description if something is wrong or if it's just normal sloughing off of the outer layers. Maybe if you posted a picture, it would help. I do know Cape owners often report peeling beaks and some people recommend feeding a little more fat (nuts) but I believe Greys are particularly sensitive to too much dietary fat, so it might be best to consult with your vet anyway.