Beak Growth on my Hans

[lawngirl386]

Please advise.My hans had a growth starting on the lower mandable where it grows from the smooth skin on face.I read it could be from a fatty liver We immediatly stopped all food except pellet.The growth actually went away( It was actually protruding layers).Now i am noticing that side has a dip any ideas.The behavior change has been a "teething" type action with his beak while I hold him.

[Monica]

Pictures would help.

Birds beaks are similar to our nails... they continually grow. Beaks are also made up of layers, that given time, may flake off.

Too much flaking and a beak that overgrows its normal length could be signs of liver disease, as well as overgrown nails.

[wildvet]

i encountered many case of that kind in lovebirds and conure.. wel, just file it... but dont clip it.. nail file will do. but if you have this gadget for orthopedics it is faster and easier. just know the normal beak and shape it that way.. it becomes normal.. but through time it might grow back again but some birds dont.. so just give him toys to nibble after the filing.

[The Hills]

You might try some anti-fungal cream on it. We have an older macaw that a bad spot on her beak. Our vet suggested the fungal cream. It does help, we put a little dab on her beak and keep her busy for a little bit so the medicine can soak in. We doctor it about once a week.
We also have a red headed amazon that has a unusual wear pattern on her beak. Its due to the way she eats she likes to rub her beak on her cage bars as she eats.
Pictures would be helpful to see if it a growth or just unusual wear due to something the bird is doing.