Maxwells beak seems to be developing a bright yellow colour at the bottom - Ive not noticed this with any of my other birds.

 

Is it anything to worry about - could it be some sort of deficiency?

Ive just read somewhere that mites can make a budgies beak distort.

 

Is there any other signs of mites?

airsac mites can cause a clicking sound when the budgie breathes, also can cause very rapid 'bobbing' of the tail, boomery.

I'd vote mites as well, although they can be tough to diagnose, I'd say a trip to the vet is in order they usually use something cause ivomec which is 2-3 treatments and much safer than products you can get elsewhere, also cheaper in the long run- good luck let us knowof any progress or new news

the bright yellow could simply be a pigmentation change, its difficult to say without seeing in first hand, but, as always when theres doubt, my advice is, *vet*

Anne

To be honest he isnt acting strange and is eating and drinking well, no clicking sounds when breathing either or tail bobbing could be just a change in colour.

 

I also said beak distortion was a sign - I thought it said discoloured hehe!

Can you post a picture?

I'll try get one of him tonight - I think Im making a mountain out of a mole hill - it probably isnt half as bad as I think but I will attempt to catch the little rascal for peoples opinions.