Re: A Kookoburra that won't open it's beak!

[Michael Hines <>]

        Try putting a live mouse in the cage with the bird.         Mike 
   On Mon, 29 Dec 1997, Anthony Smith wrote:

> A local vet has had a Kookoburra that won't open it's beak brought in.
> 
> The bird has no signs of injury as is still fit and flying. It tries to eat 
> food but doesn't open it's beak. Under anesthetic the beak opens without 
> resistance and with no sign of broken bones (grinding etc). There is no 
> swelling near the beak. There was nothing caught in it's throat or crop and 
> no signs of irritation.
> 
> Has anyone any ideas about what might be ailing the bird?
> 
> Thanks and regards,
> Anthony Smith
> 
> 
> 

        Mike Hines
        42,Pangeza Street, 
        Stafford Heights, 
        Brisbane,
        Queensland, 4053,
        Australia.             Phone 07 33594998.