Brittle, "flakey" nails? | Quaker Parrot Forum

zim
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Brittle, "flakey" nails? Feb 9, 2019 16:02:01 GMT -5

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Post by zim on Feb 9, 2019 16:02:01 GMT -5

Today it was time once again for the dreaded flock nail clipping. Trying to hog tie 3 parrots and clip their nails is a chore that leaves all participants exhausted and ready for a nap.

Yoshi's nails seemed different this time, however. They seemed brittle and kind of flakey. It felt more like they were breaking off than them being cut off. It has me a little worried, so I thought I'd ask if anyone else has experienced anything like this?

cnyguy
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Brittle, "flakey" nails? Feb 9, 2019 20:46:07 GMT -5

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Post by cnyguy on Feb 9, 2019 20:46:07 GMT -5

I haven't experienced anyhing like that with any of my parrots. The first thing that comes to mind is a vitamin deficiency of some sort. A consultation with your parrot's vet would be a good idea-- a telephone call or E-mail might be all that's needed to find out what may be wrong and what can be done to help.

zim
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Brittle, "flakey" nails? Feb 15, 2019 1:06:32 GMT -5 cnyguy likes this

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Post by zim on Feb 15, 2019 1:06:32 GMT -5

My Turqoise GCC, Linq, broke a couple blood feathers under his wing, which lead me to take him to the vet (he's gonna be fine). So while there I also asked her about this issue with Yoshi. She said it sounded like a deficiency and to add a supplement to his water. So we will see how that works out!