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What is the white fuzzy stuff on my baby sun conure's beak?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

Looking to purchase 1 of 3 baby sun conures. 2, 3 and 5 weeks old. Each of 3 birds seem to have some white fuzzy looking stuff on both sides of their upper black beaks close to their mouths. I have never seen that before. Breeder said they nibble at each other. any idea what that substance might be? Could it be a sign the birds are not healthy?

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Jessica Desrosiers

Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on January 9, 2018

The pictures are very hard to see what you are describing.

If it's fluffy and feathery it could just be feathers coming in or old down feathers that haven't been replaced by new ones yet.

if it looks moldy/fungal, it could indicate a possible infection or something caught in the nose. It could also be dried-on food if they are being hand fed a baby bird formula.

These birds are still very young, and it would be best to purchase them once they are older and weaned/fully feathered, especially if they are still being raised by their parents.
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