Chronic Egg Laying in Pet Birds
Chronic egg laying occurs when a female bird lays more than the normal number of eggs or more commonly has […]
Leg Bands on Birds
WARNING : IMAGES OF MEDICAL PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE DISTRESS Many pet birds are commonly sold with a band on one […]
Trimming Beaks & Claws
WHEN AND WHY DO WE TRIM BIRDS’ BEAKS AND CLAWS? Birds’ beaks and claws grow like our finger nails. However, […]
QUARANTINE PROGRAMME FOR BIRDS
WHY To check for diseases in new birds To protect your existing birds from being infected with new diseases To […]
Problems Associated with Toys and Cage Accoutrements for Pet Parrots
There are a wide variety of toys and cage furnishings available for pet birds. However, not all of them are […]
Wing Clipping & Trimming
Routinely, in my avian practice, I encounter many problems associated with pet parrots that have inappropriately clipped or unclipped wings. […]
Worming & Treating for Lice & Mites
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO WORM MY PET BIRD OR TREAT IT FOR MITES AND LICE? I often have […]
HOUSEHOLD DANGERS FOR THE PET PARROT
The home can be a very dangerous place for a pet parrot. Parrots are inquisitive and curious and they need […]
ENCLOSURES & CAGES FOR PET BIRDS
Don’t think of a bird’s cage as a prison. A cage is a safe place and a refuge for your […]