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Parrot's Beak Transformed After Severe Neglect
14 Dec
Summary
- A rescue parrot named Winnie had a dangerously overgrown beak.
- The parrot's beak was trimmed in stages by a sanctuary.
- Parrots require specialized care often misunderstood by owners.
A rescue parrot named Winnie, aged 29, has become a viral sensation on TikTok due to her remarkable recovery from severe neglect. Winnie was taken in by Mulberry Acres Rescue with an alarmingly overgrown beak, a condition that had taken years to develop and significantly impacted her ability to survive.
The rescue sanctuary shared footage of Winnie's beak being trimmed in stages, a process described as stressful for birds. This highlighted the neglect she endured, stemming from her previous owner's health issues. Experts emphasize that overgrown beaks require professional treatment due to potential underlying health problems.
Sanctuary founder Mandy Kocevar stressed that parrots, like Winnie, possess unique personalities and require extensive, specialized care that is often misunderstood. She noted that neglect in exotic pets is more common than in cats and dogs due to a lack of education on their complex needs and the high cost of specialized avian veterinary care, which can lead to birds like Winnie suffering.
