My bird's upper beak is swollen, discolored, and rubbery. Is he okay?

Given his age, he should be physically examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian. His symptoms have multiple causes and may require diagnostics to determine the underlying cause. In the meantime, keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor.

It's possible there could be an infection or something stuck in Kiwi's crop, or even something affecting the muscles or tissues around the neck itself. As swelling of the head and neck are often very concerning signs it would be best to seek an exam with a local avian veterinarian ASAP to have it examined.

If it is a mass or tumor on his tongue, he will need to be physically examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian. The area in question can be aspirated with a needle to collect samples for pathology, if indicated, to identify it. You can offer soaked pellets or soft foods to make eating easier for now. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor.

Have your veterinarian examine KuKu. A fine needle aspirate of the growth can be done to collect a sample for pathology. Your vet can consult with an avian specialist by phone if necessary. Since the mass is growing, it should be addressed before it begins to interfere with eating and drinking.

It sounds like your bird may have bumblefoot, or an infection of the foot which can cause oozing of debris, pus, blood, etc. Other possible causes can include a sprain or break to the foot. If you see a visible wound, you can try soaking the foot in epsom salts and then using an antiseptic like blu-kote, however if it is badly infected or broken this is something that needs to be seen by a veterinarian immediately as severe infections can make a bird ill very quickly and potentially lead to death. Until you can get to your vet, keeping Sunapana warm and in a hospital cage without perches and with food and water dishes that are easy to is best.

I am sorry to hear about Prosha. While bumblefoot is definitely a possibility with any foot swelling in a bird, we usually see it on both feet. For this reason, I would be concerned about a possible injury (fracture even if swelling and bruising is present) or an infection or arthritis. I would recommend an exam by a veterinarian to check out Prosha's foot.

I am concerned that your lovebird has an infection in the foot or in the joints of the foot. Sometimes if the infection becomes severe can spread into the bone which makes it very painful and more difficult heal. I would recommend taking your bird to be examined by your veterinarian. She may need to do x-rays to determine the extent of the infection and see if it has traveled into the bone. Your bird will likely need to be put on an antibiotic for a while to help clear up the infection as well. Your veterinarian can also prescribe pain medication so your lovebird can be more comfortable while the infection is healing. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.